Authors: Kauffman JA

Publication Year: 1991

Last Updated: 2016-04-12 14:23:43

Journal: Indian Health Service, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Legislation

Keywords: Indian women; Indian Health Service; major health problems; Indian women's health programs; cultural and economic realities; high-risk lifestyles; activities; trends; women's health legislation; Indian child protection; urban health; mental health programs, cancer,

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This Indian Health Service-sponsored rountable meeting provided a forum for Indian women, health providers, elected tribal leaders, and researchers to: 1) identify the major health problems of Indian women; 2) identify strategies to address these issues; 3) develop recommendations for comprehensive Indian women's health programs.

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This Indian Health Service-sponsored roundtable meeting provided a forum for Indian women, health providers, elected tribal leaders, and researchers to: 1) identify the major health problems of Indian women; identify strategies to address these issues; and 3) develop recommendations for comprehensive Indian women's health programs. Analysis of health issues required an appreciation for the cultural and economic realities of Indian communities. The group looked for high-risk lifestyles, activities, and trends identified as contributing factors promoting illness and disease. Significant lifestyle trends and factors contributing Indian women's wellness were identified. Major areas of concern related to women's health were identified. Discussion focused on women's health legislation such as Indian child protection, urban health, and mental health programs. Participants examined ongoing health care issues and research needs for the American Indian and Alaska Native female population. The roundtable participants felt that more data needs to be collected and more research related to cancer and Indian women should be encouraged. IHS policies, in addition to administrative and clinical practices must be evaluated to prevent, detect, and treat Indian women's health problems. An IHS benefit package should be developed which will assure Indian women of a basic level of care. Finally, traditional healers should be used in all areas of health care delivery in the IHS and tribal health system

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