scholarly journals CONSUMO DE ÁLCOOL EM COMUNIDADES INDÍGENAS BRASILEIRAS: UMA REVISÃO LITERÁRIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Matos Fernandes Castelo Branco ◽  
Marcela Jussara Miwa ◽  
Divane De Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Alcoholic Drinks ◽  
Ease Of Access ◽  
New Research ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Objetivos: Identificar e sintetizar as evidências científicas sobre o consumo de álcool em comunidades indígenas no Brasil. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, usando as bases de dados SciELO, BIREME e Web of Science com estudos nos anos de 2005 a 2015, em português, inglês ou espanhol e disponíveis na íntegra. Resultados: Foram selecionados 07 estudos para análise. O estreitamento das relações, pela facilidade de acesso às aldeias bem como pelos diversos motivos que os indígenas têm de ir até a cidade, fez com que as bebidas alcoólicas fossem inseridas nas comunidades indígenas, tornando assim um objeto de consumo de interação social dessa cultura que aos poucos vem perdendo as características próprias. Conclusão: As populações indígenas são vulneráveis ao consumo merecendo novas pesquisas, com a articulação dos serviços de saúde e profissionais de enfermagem, garantindo melhorias na qualidade de vida, promovendo bem-estar e prevenindo agravos de forma efetiva.Descritores: população indígena; alcoolismo; transtornos induzidos por álcool.Alcohol consumption in Brazilian indigenous communities: a literary reviewObjectives: To identify and synthesize scientific evidence on alcohol consumption in indigenous communities in Brazil. Method: This is a integrative review of the literature, using the databases SciELO, BIREME and Web of Science with studies from 2005 to 2015, in Portuguese, English or Spanish and available in full. Results: We selected 07 studies for analysis. The narrowing of relations, due to the ease of access to the villages as well as the various reasons that the Indians have to go to the city, caused that the alcoholic drinks were inserted in the indigenous communities, thus making an object of consumption of social interaction of that culture that gradually they are losing their own characteristics. Conclusion: Indigenous populations are vulnerable to consumption, deserving new research, with the articulation of health services and nursing professionals, guaranteeing improvements in the quality of life, promoting well-being and effectively preventing diseases.Descriptors: indigenous population; alcoholism; Alcohol-induced disorders.El consumo de alcohol en las comunidades indígenas de Brasil: una revisión literariaObjetivos: Identificar y sintetizar las evidencias científicas sobre el consumo de alcohol en comunidades indígenas en Brasil. Método: Se trata de una revisión integrativa de la literatura utilizando las bases de datos SciELO, BIREME y Web de los estudios de la ciencia en los años 2005 a 2015, en portugués, Inglés o Español y está disponible en su totalidad. Resultados: Fueron seleccionados 7 estudios para análisis. El estrechamiento de las relaciones, por la facilidad de acceso a las aldeas así como por los diversos motivos que los indígenas tienen que ir hasta la ciudad, hizo que las bebidas alcohólicas fueran insertadas en las comunidades indígenas, haciendo así un objeto de consumo de interacción social de esa cultura que, a poco viene perdiendo las características propias. Conclusión: Las poblaciones indígenas son vulnerables al consumo merecen nuevas investigaciones, con la articulación de los servicios de salud y profesionales de enfermería, garantizando mejoras en la calidad de vida, promoviendo bienestar y previniendo agravios de forma efectiva.Descriptores: población indígena; alcoholismo; trastornos inducidos por el alcohol.

scholarly journals “A dismantled society”: meta-synthesis of the phenomenon of violence in indigenous populations

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Berenice Juan-Martínez ◽  
Lubia del Carmen Castillo-Arcos ◽  
Leticia Cortaza-Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Indigenous Population ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Family ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Human Care ◽  
Ebsco Host ◽  
Nursing Professionals ◽  
Consequences Of Violence

Abstract OBJECTIVE To analyze publications of qualitative studies that addressed the phenomenon of violence in indigenous population. METHOD Meta-synthesis of studies published in the period of 2006 to 2016, with search in the Ebsco Host, Cuiden Plus, Science Direct, Springer, and Web of Science databases. RESULTS A new reinterpretation of the findings was generated from the codes and categories of the primary articles. Five categories emerged: living violence, factors associated with patterns of violence, consequences of violence, interaction dynamics in situations of violence, and how to deal with violence. CONCLUSIONS Indigenous people experience different types of violence at an early age; experienced in the family. This makes it an emerging social problem that must be taken care of urgently and represents an area of opportunity for the nursing professionals whose central focus is human care.

scholarly journals Indigenous economies in the Arctic

Elem Sci Anth ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Gladun ◽  
Soili Nysten-Haarala ◽  
Svetlana Tulaeva
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Development ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The One

There is a growing global interest in Arctic natural resources that have a strong influence on the local economies. The Arctic economy is a rather unique phenomenon encompassing Indigenous practices, local economic activities, and industrial development. Indigenous economies vary across the Arctic states and exhibit divergent economic mixtures. In globalizing societies and full market economies, traditional Indigenous economies are changing and perceived especially by the non-Indigenous to be a tribute to old customs rather than a way of life that is being followed by the young generation. However, certain groups of the contemporary Indigenous populations in the Arctic continue to preserve their culture and ensure the continuation of Indigenous ways of life. The development of Indigenous communities is closely linked to their economic well-being, on the one hand, and to their culture and traditions, on the other. Our article contributes to the discussion on the significance of Indigenous economies in providing sustainability in terms of Indigenous communities, their culture, and traditions. The research objective is to identify strategies and tools that sustain Indigenous economies as well as the goals of various stakeholders in encouraging and supporting the traditional economic activities of Indigenous peoples. We contrast three countries—Russia, Finland, and the United States (Alaska)—and discuss some governmental strategies that can be employed for preserving unique Indigenous economies. The research methods consist of a content analysis of state and regional legislation and strategies, social studies of stakeholders’ opinions, case studies describing market infrastructure, and economic activities as well as features of traditional lifestyles and Indigenous knowledge typical of these regions.

scholarly journals Health Promotion Strategies to Address Gambling-Related Harm in Indigenous Communities: A Review of Reviews

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-54
Author(s):  
Megan Whitty ◽  
Helen Breen ◽  
Marisa Paterson ◽  
Kate Sollis
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
Related Harm

The evolution of commercial gambling and its expansion into digital arenas has increased opportunities for people all over the world—including Indigenous people—to gamble. While there is considerable evidence for the suitability of a health promotion approach to improving the health and well-being of Indigenous communities worldwide, the evidence-base does not extend to the field of gambling research. A systematic review of reviews was conducted to identify relevant reviews in crossover areas of interest: interventions to address gambling-related harm in Indigenous populations and/or health promotion interventions on related health or behavioural outcomes. The quality of reviews was critically assessed—13 fit the inclusion criteria. Principal themes were characterised as being either related to ‘cultural,’ ‘structural,’ or ‘methodological’ factors. Findings indicate that an appropriate model of health promotion to address Indigenous gambling would necessarily involve careful consideration of all three elements. Applying a health promotion approach to the context of Indigenous gambling harms is increasingly relevant considering recent conceptual shifts in key areas, but there is currently limited evidence to guide the implementation and evaluation of such strategies. This review highlights what published evidence is available to strengthen future research in this area.

scholarly journals Participación de enfermería en Políticas Públicas, ¿Por qué es importante?: Revisión integrativa de la literatura

2022 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 590-624
Author(s):  
Ma. Angélica Saldías Fernández ◽  
Denisse Parra Giordano ◽  
Trinidad Martí Gutiérrez
Keyword(s):  
Political Participation ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Public ◽  
Isi Web Of Science ◽  
Public Policy Process ◽  
Strategic Position ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Objective: To analyze the scientific evidence available in the literature regarding the role of the political participation of the nursing profession.Method: Integrative literary review in six stages, in MEDLINE / PUBMED, ISI WEB OF SCIENCE, EBSCOHOST WEB, LILACS, and SCIELO databases 2010 - 2020 in English, Portuguese and Spanish languages, adjusted to PRISMA requirements. The data were summarized by thematic analysis.Results: From 75 texts, 23 were analyzed. 35% of the publications were made between 2010 to 2012, 48% are from the United States, 65% were obtained from PUBMED, and 26% are case studies. Two categories of work are obtained: Political participation of the nursing profession and Virtue and competences; Strategies and challenges to participate in PPs. Similarities are shown between both categories.Conclusion: Nursing has socio-political activism promoted by nurses in different contexts. To the extent that nursing professionals become aware of political involvement as an expression of socio-political knowledge, their participation favors the public policy process. It is an opportunity for change given their strategic position as referents of care of people in health systems. Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia científica disponible en la literatura en torno al rol de participación política del profesional enfermero.Método: Revisión integrativa literaria en seis etapas, en bases de datos MEDLINE/PUBMED, ISI WEB OF SCIENCE, EBSCOHOST WEB, LILACS y SCIELO publicados entre 2010 - 2020 en idiomas inglés, portugués y español, ajustada a los requerimientos PRISMA. Los datos fueron resumidos mediante análisis temático. Resultados: A partir de 75 textos, 23 fueron analizados. Un 35% de las publicaciones se realizó entre 2010 al 2012, el 48% son de Estados Unidos, un 65% se obtuvieron de PUBMED y el 26% son estudios de caso. Se obtienen dos categorías de trabajo: Participación política del profesional enfermero y Virtudes y competencias. Estrategias y desafíos para participar en PPs. Se muestran similitudes entre ambas categorías.Conclusión: Enfermería posee activismo sociopolítico impulsado por enfermeras en diferentes contextos. En la medida en que los profesionales de enfermería se hacen conscientes del rol de participación política como una expresión del patrón de conocimiento sociopolítico, su participación favorece el proceso de políticas públicas, y es una oportunidad para el cambio dada su posición estratégica como referentes del cuidado de las personas en los sistemas de salud.

scholarly journals Avaliação do perfil dos trabalhadores da enfermagem em pronto socorro

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (19) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Alessandra André de Paula ◽  
Andressa Martins Gusmão ◽  
Luiz Faustino dos Santos Maia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Emergency Rooms ◽  
The Public ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
La Red ◽  
Private Network ◽  
Nursing Professionals

A qualidade de vida se baseia em conceitos como o bem estar, estado de saúde, funcional, incapacidade/deficiência, satisfação e financeira. A saúde do trabalhador envolve aspectos como a produção/consumo e o processo saúde/doença, de modo que o trabalho mostra-se ser a essência da formação da existência social, determinando condições de vitalidade e saúde. Justifica-se este trabalho a finalidade de contribuir com a melhora da assistência de enfermagem, com o objetivo de caracterizar o perfil dos trabalhadores de enfermagem que atuam em dois Pronto Socorros (PS) na cidade de Carapicuíba. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, quantitativa, descritiva, exploratória. Fizeram parte da pesquisa 20 profissionais da enfermagem da rede privada e 25 da rede pública. As seguintes variáveis que compuseram o perfil da amostra foram a prevalência de profissionais do sexo feminino (64% do privado e 92% do público), com menos de 30 anos (50% no privado e 36% no público). A mensuração do perfil dos profissionais de enfermagem em PS é de extrema importância, mencionando causas que interferem numa melhor qualidade de vida, com intenção de propiciar um bem estar sócio-psíquico-econômico a esses trabalhadores.Descritores: Qualidade de Vida, Enfermagem, Pronto Socorro. AbstractEvaluation of the profile of nursing workers in emergency departmentThe quality of life is based on concepts such as the well-being, state of health, functional incapacity/deficiency, and financial stability. The health of the worker involves aspects such as the production/consumption and the health/disease process, so that the work shows to be the essence of the formation of social life, determining health and life conditions. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the improvement of nursing care, in order to characterize the profile of nursing workers working in two emergency rooms in the city of Carapicuíba. This is a field research, quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory. Will be part of the research twenty (20) nursing professionals from private network and twenty-five (25) from the public network. The following variables that composed the profile of the sample were the prevalence of female professionals (64% of the private and 92% of the public), with less than 30 years (50% in the private and 36% in the public). The measurement of the profile of nursing professionals in emergency rooms is of extreme importance, mentioning causes that interfere with a better quality of life, with the intention of providing a socio-psychological welfare-economical to these workers.Descriptors: Quality of Life, Nursing, Emergency Room. ResumenEvaluación del perfil de los trabajadores de enfermería en pronto socorroLa calidad de vida se basa en conceptos tales como el bienestar, el estado de salud, deterioro funcional/discapacidad, satisfacción y financiero. La salud del trabajador involucra aspectos como la producción/consumo y el proceso salud /enfermedad, por lo que el trabajo demuestra que es la esencia de la formación de la existencia social, determinando las condiciones de vitalidad y salud. Este trabajo tiene el objetivo de contribuir con la mejora de la atención de enfermería, con el fin de caracterizar el perfil de los profesionales de enfermería que trabajan en dos hospitales en la ciudad de Carapicuíba. Tratase de una investigación de campo, cuantitativa, descriptiva y exploratoria. Los participantes fueron 20 profesionales de enfermería de la red privada y de la red pública. Las siguientes variables que componían el perfil de la muestra eran prevalentes de profesionales del sexo femenino (64% de la red privada y 92% de la red pública), con edad inferior a 30 años (50% en el privado y el 36% en el público). La medición del perfil de los profesionales de enfermería en PS es de suma importancia, citando causas que interfieren con una mejor calidad de vida, con la intención de proporcionar un bienestar socio-psico-económico de estos trabajadores.Descriptores: Calidad de Vida, Enfermería, Pronto Socorro.

scholarly journals Integrative Review of Emotional Care Following Perinatal Loss

2020 ◽  
pp. 019394592095444
Author(s):  
Sara Furtado-Eraso ◽  
Paula Escalada-Hernández ◽  
Blanca Marín-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Complicated Grief ◽  
Perinatal Loss ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Multiple Pregnancies ◽  
Information Contact ◽  
Inclusion Criteria

Emotional care is an important part of the holistic labor and should be considered when providing care to people affected by perinatal losses. To synthesize the findings from recently published scientific evidence on the emotional care needed following perinatal loss, a search in PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and Web of Science was carried out in January 2020 yielding 22 studies which met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed following Whittemore and Knafl’s (2005) methodology. One category on “offering emotional care” was identified: “Aspects influencing the psychosocial well-being of women after perinatal loss,” comprising eight themes: risk of complicated grief, cultural values, perinatal losses in multiple pregnancies, experience of subsequent pregnancies, need of information, contact with the deceased baby, impact on relatives, and strategies for emotional care. In conclusion, the evidence highlights the need of specific emotional grief care.

scholarly journals Efeitos reiki no estresse e ansiedade em universitários: revisão integrativa

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (33) ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
Daniele Santiago Pereira ◽  
Carolina Pasquini Praxedes Salvi ◽  
Lucimara Carvalho de Queiroz ◽  
Andréia Cristina Feitosa do Carmo ◽  
Elda De Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Therapeutic Touch ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Physical Pain ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Sintetizar as evidências científicas dos efeitos terapêuticos do Reiki no estresse e na ansiedade em estudantes universitários. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas seguintes fontes informacionais: PubMed, CINHAL, LILAC`s/BDENF, SCOPUS e Web of Science em novembro de 2019. Os artigos selecionados foram lidos na íntegra de acordo com sua relevância em responder à questão norteadora. Verificou-se poucas publicações que buscam apresentar evidências científicas. As descobertas sugerem que à prática do Reiki vem ao encontro da integralidade do cuidado e a pluralidade dos saberes, apresentando redução dos níveis de estresse e ansiedade nos alunos universitários, com efeitos de relaxamento; sensação de bem-estar; mais capacidade para estudar e pensar; percepções de mudanças positivas na qualidade do sono; mente aberta e menos sensação de pressa. Outros benefícios apreciados foram à redução da dor física e aumentar a apreciação por seu trabalho clínico e pelo mundo ao seu redor.Descritores: Toque Terapêutico, Estresse, Ansiedade, Estudantes Universitários. Reiki effects on stress and anxiety in college students: integrative reviewAbstract: Synthesize the scientific evidence of the therapeutic effects of Reiki on stress and anxiety in university students. This is an integrative literature review carried out in the following information sources: PubMed, CINHAL, LILAC`s / BDENF, SCOPUS and Web of Science in November 2019. The selected articles were read in full according to their relevance in responding to the guiding question. There was few publications that seek to present scientific evidence. The findings suggest that the practice of Reiki meets the integrality of care and the plurality of knowledge, presenting a reduction in the levels of stress and anxiety in university students, with effects of relaxation; feeling of well-being; more ability to study and think; perceptions of positive changes in sleep quality; open mind and less sense of hurry. Other benefits appreciated were the reduction of physical pain and an increase in appreciation for his clinical work and the world around him.Descriptors: Therapeutic Touch, Stress, Anxiety, Undergraduate. Efectos del reiki sobre el estrés y la ansiedad en estudiantes universitarios: revisión integradoraResumen: Sintetice la evidencia científica de los efectos terapéuticos del Reiki sobre el estrés y la ansiedad en estudiantes universitarios. Esta es una revisión integral de la literatura realizada en las siguientes fuentes de información: PubMed, CINHAL, LILAC`s / BDENF, SCOPUS y Web of Science en noviembre de 2019. Los artículos seleccionados se leyeron en su totalidad de acuerdo con su relevancia para responder a la pregunta orientadora. Hubo pocas publicaciones que buscaron presentar evidencia científica. Los resultados sugieren que la práctica de Reiki cumple con la integralidad de la atención y la pluralidad del conocimiento, presentando una reducción en los niveles de estrés y ansiedad en estudiantes universitarios, con efectos de relajación; sentimiento de bienestar; mayor capacidad para estudiar y pensar; percepciones de cambios positivos en la calidad del sueño; mente abierta y menos sensación de prisa. Otros beneficios apreciados fueron la reducción del dolor físico y un aumento en la apreciación por su trabajo clínico y el mundo que lo rodea.Descriptores: Toque Terapéutico, Estrés, Ansiedad, Estudiantes Universitarios.

scholarly journals ¿Reiki para reducir la ansiedad?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Martínez Pizarro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Pharmacological Treatments ◽  
Current Increase ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Resumen Introducción: Hoy en día los tratamientos farmacológicos para tratar los trastornos de ansiedad no tienen un éxito completo, por lo que pueden requerir que los individuos consuman medicamentos durante largos períodos de tiempo. Ante esta situación, en los últimos años, se ha sugerido el uso del reiki para tratar dicha ansiedad y cada vez se incrementa másel uso de esta técnica entre algunos profesionales de enfermería. Objetivo: Analizar si el reiki esmáseficaz que el placebo para disminuir la ansiedad. Método: Se realizó una revisión literaria en PubMed, Cinahl y Scopus. Se seleccionaron seis artículos realizados en los últimos cinco años, en humanos, escritos en español o inglés y con una alta calidad metodológica. Resultados: Los resultados de los estudios analizados exponen que actualmente el reiki no ha demostrado su eficacia en el tratamiento de la ansiedad, ni en el tratamiento del dolor, depresión, ni en el incremento de la calidad de vida. Conclusión: No hay evidencia para afirmar que el reiki sea efectivo en el tratamiento de la ansiedad. Debido al incremento actual del reiki, es fundamental difundir estos conocimientos a los profesionales sanitarios. De esta manera se podrán dar consejos y cuidados sanitarios acorde con las últimas evidencias científicas disponibles. Abstract Background: Today pharmacological treatments to treat anxiety disorders are not completely successful. Therefore, they may require individuals to consume medications for long periods of time. Given this situation, in recent years, the use of reiki to treat r such anxiety has been suggested. And more and more the use of this technique is increasing, among some nursing professionals. Objective: To analyze if reiki is more effective than placebo to reduce anxiety. Method: A literary review was conducted in PubMed, Cinahl and Scopus. Six articles published in the last five years were selected, in humans, written in Spanish or English and with a high methodological quality. Results: The results of the studies analyzed show that currently reiki has not demonstrated its efficacy in the treatment of anxiety, or in the treatment of pain, depression, or in increasing the quality of life. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is no evidence to affirmthat reiki is effective in the treatment of anxiety. Due to the current increase in reiki, it is essential to disseminate this knowledge to healthcare professionals. In this way, advice and health care can be given in accordance with the latest available scientific evidence.

Waimānalo Pono Research Hui: Establishing Protocols and Rules of Engagement to Promote Community-Driven and Culturally-Grounded Research with a Native Hawaiian Community

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 1023-1040
Author(s):  
Samantha Keaulana ◽  
Jane J Chung-Do ◽  
Ilima Ho-Lastimosa ◽  
Phoebe W Hwang ◽  
Kenneth Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Participatory Development ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Culturally Grounded ◽  
Meaningful Participation ◽  
Life Challenges ◽  
Community Programmes

AbstractResearch processes that are centered on western models and rooted in colonisation and racism can have deleterious effects upon disenfranchised groups, such as people of colour and indigenous communities. Community-centred and culturally-grounded processes are necessary to achieve meaningful participation and engagement in research by creating equitable protocols and ensuring beneficial outcomes. Such processes are particularly needed in indigenous populations, including the Hawaiian community. This article describes the participatory development of the community engagement protocols and rules of engagement created by a community and academic partnership called the Waimānalo Pono Research Hui (WPRH). Through monthly gatherings, academic and community partners engaged in discussions of constructing community programmes and developing research protocols that are rooted in Hawaiian wholistic values of health and well-being with indigenous methodologies. A final set of protocols and rules of engagement was developed through an iterative feedback process that was rooted not only in community-based participatory (CBPR) principles but also Hawaiian values, beliefs and way of life. Challenges and future directions are also presented.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 Pandemic: Informing Policy Decision-Making for a Vulnerable Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-37
Author(s):  
Nicholas Spence ◽  
Vivian Chau ◽  
Maryam S. Farvid ◽  
Jerry White ◽  
Paranthaman Rasalingam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Policy Decision ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
The Social ◽  
Policy Decision Making

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted society. Vulnerable populations are at heightened risk for exposure, as well as adverse health and social consequences. Policymakers are operating under difficult circumstances, making crucial policy decisions to maximize impact and mitigate harm, with limited scientific evidence. This article examines the pronounced vulnerability of Indigenous Peoples in Canada to the pandemic. We highlight the importance of moving beyond individual-level risk factors associated with COVID-19 by identifying and classifying Indigenous communities most vulnerable to the pandemic. We propose the use of a social diagnostic tool, the Community Well-Being Index, rooted in the social determinants of health, to predict community vulnerability and potentially guide policy decision-making in the fight against COVID-19. 

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