First Nations Centre @ NAHO Advancing First Nations Health Knowledge

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NEW - Children and Technology Fact Sheet

NEW - Gestational Diabetes Fact Sheet

The FNC develops plain language fact sheets, toolkits and information resources on priority health and health research topics for First Nations. You will find some fact sheets listed above and a short description of information resources below. A complete list of toolkits and information resources are found on the Publications web page.

Disclaimer

The First Nations Centre of the National Aboriginal Health Organization is issuing a disclaimer on the unauthorized release of a document entitled Immunization Graphs: Natural Infectious Disease Declines; Immunization Effectiveness and Immunizations Dangers. The First Nations Centre has strict guidelines regarding the release of information and this article was not authorized for release or publication by NAHO .

The information presented in the document entitled "Immunization Graphs: Natural Infectious Disease Declines; Immunization Effectiveness and Immunizations Dangers" represents the research and views of the author(s) and does not necessarily reflect the views of NAHO. NAHO assumes no responsibility or liability for damages arising from any error or omission or from the use of any information or advice presented or referred to in the document.

E-Workbooks

NEW - Prevent the Flu E-Workbook
NEW - Quit Smoking E-Workbook

Publications

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Our Healthy Journey

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Backgrounder on FN Water Quality

ETHICS

Conceptual Frameworks in Health Research
Considerations and Templates for Ethical Research Practices (April 2007) provides practical guidance to communities interested in developing their own research policies and protocols. The most useful feature of this guide is its three templates to assist First Nations in the development of research policies and agreements.
Ethics Tool Kit: Ethics in Health Research (2003) provides information and advice on ethics as they apply to aspects of health research that a community might undertake, such as participatory research, interviews, surveys, or reviews of health records.
Ownership, Control, Access and Possession, Critical Analysis (April 2007) explains the principles of OCAP and how they apply to the collection, storage and use of data. It also provides some useful models in the form of policies, protocols, or strategies that reflect OCAP and have been adopted by First Nations to regulate research activities that affect their peoples and communities.
Privacy Tool Kit: The Nuts and Bolts of Privacy (Revised January 2005) provides important information about privacy and health information, addressing such topics as access to information, consent to share information and privacy legislation; introduces OCAP principles.

MATERNAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH

MISCELLANEOUS

Cervical Cancer Literature Review
First Nations Tele-health
Health Careers (2005) provides information on health career education, employment opportunities and job descriptions for a comprehensive list of careers in health and wellness. There are concise FAQs as well as worksheets to assist students in determining the educational requirements for various professions. It also contains a glossary of relevant terms and an inventory of programs and resources for First Nations people interested in pursuing health careers.
Health Information, Research and Planning (2009) defines the fundamental concepts in the fields of health research and public health practice, and explains them in a manner that is relevant to First Nations health planners, administrators and leaders.
Injury Prevention Annotated Bibliography
Occupational Health and Safety
Research Tool Kit: Understanding Research (2003) provides a basic introduction to the research process (in general, but with a focus on health) so communities will be familiar with the issues and can make informed decisions about research projects.
Summary of NAHO Poll
Surveillance Tool Kit: Health Surveillance – The Basics (2003) describes the purpose and process or conducting health surveillance; identifies different levels of surveillance systems and sources of information; and provides examples of specific surveillance topics relevant to First Nations.
Understanding Health Indicators (April 2007) will assist community First Nations health workers and planners in understanding how to use health indicators and statistics to investigate and improve health in their communities.
Urban First Nations Health Research Discussion Paper

SUICIDE

Assessment and Planning Tool Kit for Suicide Prevention in First Nations Communities (August 2005) provides a step-by-step framework to guide First Nations individuals and organizations in assessing need and developing a suicide prevention plan for their community. It also contains information and research on suicide prevention to increase awareness and encourage discussion.

TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE

GEGENOATATOLTIMG: Sharing the Knowledge Gathering Technical Report
Sacred Ways of Life: Traditional Knowledge (May 2005) provides an overview of various aspects of traditional knowledge, including: what traditional knowledge means to First Nations; ways that traditional knowledge can be used, protected and maintained; the national and international legal context of indigenous traditional knowledge and; a glossary of terms, resources and organizations related to traditional knowledge.

IN DEVELOPMENT

Managing Health Human Resources (in development) discusses health human resource issues, and describes some promising practices and strategies for the recruitment and retention of health professionals in First Nations communities. It is intended as a resource for First Nations health directors and managers.

The FNC welcomes feedback on our publications. To provide feedback or obtain printed copies of any of our resources please contact: fnc@naho.ca

Last Update: January 06 2010