Indigenous Public Health: Improvement Through Community-Engaged Interventions - Hardcover

by Linda Burhansstipanov (Editor), Kathryn L. Braun (Editor)

Income, education, job security, food and housing, and gender and race are all examples of the social determinants of health. These factors influence the health and well-being of patients, as well as how they interact with health care providers and receive health care, and unfortunately, certain biases can become a barrier to maintaining good health in some communities. Indigenous groups in North America and US-associated Pacific jurisdictions have been subjected to occupation and forced relocation, mandated boarding schools, and other attempts by state and federal governments to eliminate their cultural strengths and resources.
Indigenous Public Health illustrates how successful community engagement strategies, programs, and resources within Indigenous communities have resulted in diverse, successful public health programs, and helped community members overcome barriers to health. Editors Linda Burhansstipanov and Kathryn L. Braun explore the problems that impact engagement efforts, discuss public health topics, acknowledge and honor the strengths of different communities, and emphasize that collaboration and the sharing of resources can only improve lives.

Author Biography

Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH, has worked in public health since 1971. She founded the Native American Cancer Research Corporation and is the president of Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc. She has published more than 160 works addressing Native American cancer, genetics, community-based participatory research, evaluation, patient navigation, survivorship, public health, and data issues. Kathryn L. Braun, MPH, DrPH, is professor of public health and social work and the Barbara Cox Anthony Endowed Chair in Aging at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. She has conducted community-based participatory research in Hawai'i since 1978 and has published more than 200 articles.