Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Womens' Health (ACEWH)

Examines how policies impact on the experiences of Black Nova Scotians women recovering from drug addiction and involved with child welfare agencies.

Provides a synopsis of the major highlights and recommendations forwarded during a symposium examining the multicultural health services in Nova Scotia.

Examines health care services for rural women. Reports on results of a pilot needs study with adult women who have considerable interaction with the health care system.

Provides a summary of research that examined gender-specific clinics as models for intervention.

Provides a summary of research examining the barriers that prevent young women from receiving effectiv sexual health education and services.

Provides summary findings of a research project examining the recovery and coping skills of low-income women at risk or experiecing depression.

Examines the experiences and perceptions of these women in relation to the factors that influence their health, health maintenance behaviours and the health services they use.

Explores the underlying stress experiences of Mi'kmaq young women living on reserves, and seeks to develop policy and program interventions.

Summary of research findings. Synthesizes litterature relevant to the health of African Canadians living in Nova Scotia.

Describe the policy context that supports Canadian beliefs in accessibility, comprehensiveness, and universality of health care, including nursing home care. Compares nursing home care policy in the provinces and territories in terms universality, accessibility, and comprehensiveness. Explores social forces that impact on current inequities, and possible solutions to current inequities.