Climate-sensitive health priorities in Nunatsiavut, Canada
Abstract Background This exploratory study used participatory methods to identify, characterize, and rank climate-sensitive health priorities in Nunatsiavut, Labrador, Canada. Methods A mixed method study design was used and involved collecting both qualitative and quantitative data at regional, com...
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ftbiomed:oai:biomedcentral.com:s12889-015-1874-3 2023-05-15T16:55:01+02:00 Climate-sensitive health priorities in Nunatsiavut, Canada Harper, Sherilee Edge, Victoria Ford, James Willox, Ashlee Wood, Michele McEwen, Scott IHACC Research Team RICG 2015-07-02 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/605 en eng BioMed Central Ltd. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/605 Copyright 2015 Harper et al. Canada Climate change Health Inuit Nunatsiavut EcoHealth Research article 2015 ftbiomed 2015-07-04T23:59:57Z Abstract Background This exploratory study used participatory methods to identify, characterize, and rank climate-sensitive health priorities in Nunatsiavut, Labrador, Canada. Methods A mixed method study design was used and involved collecting both qualitative and quantitative data at regional, community, and individual levels. In-depth interviews with regional health representatives were conducted throughout Nunatsiavut ( n = 11). In addition, three PhotoVoice workshops were held with Rigolet community members ( n = 11), where participants took photos of areas, items, or concepts that expressed how climate change is impacting their health. The workshop groups shared their photographs, discussed the stories and messages behind them, and then grouped photos into re-occurring themes. Two community surveys were administered in Rigolet to capture data on observed climatic and environmental changes in the area, and perceived impacts on health, wellbeing, and lifestyles ( n = 187). Results Climate-sensitive health pathways were described in terms of inter-relationships between environmental and social determinants of Inuit health. The climate-sensitive health priorities for the region included food security, water security, mental health and wellbeing, new hazards and safety concerns, and health services and delivery. Conclusions The results highlight several climate-sensitive health priorities that are specific to the Nunatsiavut region, and suggest approaching health research and adaptation planning from an EcoHealth perspective. Article in Journal/Newspaper inuit Rigolet BioMed Central Canada Rigolet ENVELOPE(-58.430,-58.430,54.180,54.180) |
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Abstract Background This exploratory study used participatory methods to identify, characterize, and rank climate-sensitive health priorities in Nunatsiavut, Labrador, Canada. Methods A mixed method study design was used and involved collecting both qualitative and quantitative data at regional, community, and individual levels. In-depth interviews with regional health representatives were conducted throughout Nunatsiavut ( n = 11). In addition, three PhotoVoice workshops were held with Rigolet community members ( n = 11), where participants took photos of areas, items, or concepts that expressed how climate change is impacting their health. The workshop groups shared their photographs, discussed the stories and messages behind them, and then grouped photos into re-occurring themes. Two community surveys were administered in Rigolet to capture data on observed climatic and environmental changes in the area, and perceived impacts on health, wellbeing, and lifestyles ( n = 187). Results Climate-sensitive health pathways were described in terms of inter-relationships between environmental and social determinants of Inuit health. The climate-sensitive health priorities for the region included food security, water security, mental health and wellbeing, new hazards and safety concerns, and health services and delivery. Conclusions The results highlight several climate-sensitive health priorities that are specific to the Nunatsiavut region, and suggest approaching health research and adaptation planning from an EcoHealth perspective. |
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Climate-sensitive health priorities in Nunatsiavut, Canada |
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