Exploration of inter-jurisdictional TB programming and mobility in a Canadian First Nation community
Abstract Background Colonially imposed jurisdictional boundaries that have little meaning to Indigenous peoples in Canada may confound tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care activities. This study explores how inter-jurisdictional mobility and the current accommodation of mobility through policies an...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:53bb2831f6814096b0d1f4ce5c9484ab 2023-05-15T16:16:02+02:00 Exploration of inter-jurisdictional TB programming and mobility in a Canadian First Nation community Apeksha Heendeniya Vidanaral Richard Long Courtney Heffernan Sylvia Abonyi Sherry Clarke Paul Hackett 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14756-8 https://doaj.org/article/53bb2831f6814096b0d1f4ce5c9484ab EN eng BMC https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14756-8 https://doaj.org/toc/1471-2458 doi:10.1186/s12889-022-14756-8 1471-2458 https://doaj.org/article/53bb2831f6814096b0d1f4ce5c9484ab BMC Public Health, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2022) Tuberculosis First Nations Health Geography Mobility Studies Policy Analysis Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 article 2022 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14756-8 2022-12-30T19:34:08Z Abstract Background Colonially imposed jurisdictional boundaries that have little meaning to Indigenous peoples in Canada may confound tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care activities. This study explores how inter-jurisdictional mobility and the current accommodation of mobility through policies and programming sustain a regional TB epidemic in northwestern Saskatchewan, and northeastern Alberta. Methods A qualitative instrumental case study was performed using a community based participatory approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with First Nations peoples from a high-incidence community in Canada including community-based healthcare workers. These interview data are presented in the context of a multi-level document analysis of TB program guidelines. Results The location of the community, and related lack of access to employment, services and care, necessitates mobility across jurisdictional boundaries. There are currently no formal federal or provincial guidelines in place to accommodate highly mobile patients and clients within and across provincial TB prevention and care programs. As a result, locally developed community-based protocols, and related ad-hoc strategies ensure continuity of care. Conclusion Indigenous peoples living in remote communities face unique push/pull factors that motivate mobility. When these motivations exist in communities with increased risk of contagion by communicable infectious diseases such as TB, public health risks extend into increasingly large areas with competing jurisdictional authority. Such mobility poses several threats to TB elimination. We have identified a gap in TB services to systematically accommodate mobility, with specific implications for Indigenous peoples and reconciliation. We recommend clearly defined communication paths and inter-jurisdictional coordination to ensure maintenance of care for mobile populations. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Canada BMC Public Health 22 1 |
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Abstract Background Colonially imposed jurisdictional boundaries that have little meaning to Indigenous peoples in Canada may confound tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care activities. This study explores how inter-jurisdictional mobility and the current accommodation of mobility through policies and programming sustain a regional TB epidemic in northwestern Saskatchewan, and northeastern Alberta. Methods A qualitative instrumental case study was performed using a community based participatory approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with First Nations peoples from a high-incidence community in Canada including community-based healthcare workers. These interview data are presented in the context of a multi-level document analysis of TB program guidelines. Results The location of the community, and related lack of access to employment, services and care, necessitates mobility across jurisdictional boundaries. There are currently no formal federal or provincial guidelines in place to accommodate highly mobile patients and clients within and across provincial TB prevention and care programs. As a result, locally developed community-based protocols, and related ad-hoc strategies ensure continuity of care. Conclusion Indigenous peoples living in remote communities face unique push/pull factors that motivate mobility. When these motivations exist in communities with increased risk of contagion by communicable infectious diseases such as TB, public health risks extend into increasingly large areas with competing jurisdictional authority. Such mobility poses several threats to TB elimination. We have identified a gap in TB services to systematically accommodate mobility, with specific implications for Indigenous peoples and reconciliation. We recommend clearly defined communication paths and inter-jurisdictional coordination to ensure maintenance of care for mobile populations. |
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Exploration of inter-jurisdictional TB programming and mobility in a Canadian First Nation community |
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