Studies the occurrence, distribution and frequency of HIV/AIDS in Canadian Aboriginal people. It explores what role culture plays in rates of infection, and in what ways issues of AIDS and HIV infection should best be addressed in our communities. This manual presents a participatory approach to epidemiology. It is in part reference manual and part education kit. It includes a number of frequently asked questions about HIV/AIDS epidemiology and how this information is gathered and used. In the application section, ideas are provided as to how this information can be used to affect a new understanding of HIV/AIDS epidemiology in the communities we work with. The manual is intended for those Aboriginal people already familiar with HIV/AIDS issues in Aboriginal communities, and who may have had some contact with HIV epidemiological information.
Sets out Health Canada's Women's Health Strategy and the rational for it. Reviews some of the ways in which the health system has failed to respond adequately to women's health needs and concerns.
Review, Network Summer 1999: Health Canada's Women's Health Strategy gives insight into the government's approach to women's health. It goes through the reasons why a women's health strategy is needed, covering women's quality of life, biases in the health system, and so on, while outlining how Health Canada plans to address these issues. Important policy material.
Works to: identify and promote national health indicators; coordinate and promote the development and maintenance of national health information standards; develop and manage health databases and registries; conduct analysis and special studies and participate in research; publish reports and disseminate health information; and coordinate and conduct education sessions and conferences.
