A postcolonial queer analysis of aboriginal queer clients' experiences of health care services in St. John's, Newfoundland
This thesis examines the gaps between health care services aimed at Aboriginal queer individuals living in St. John’s, Newfoundland and their health care needs. I used a multi-methods research design that includes interviews and demographic surveys, unobtrusive observation and qualitative content an...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:11668 2023-10-01T03:57:29+02:00 A postcolonial queer analysis of aboriginal queer clients' experiences of health care services in St. John's, Newfoundland Grills, Sylvia 2015-10 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/11668/ https://research.library.mun.ca/11668/1/thesis.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/11668/1/thesis.pdf Grills, Sylvia <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Grills=3ASylvia=3A=3A.html> (2015) A postcolonial queer analysis of aboriginal queer clients' experiences of health care services in St. John's, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2015 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:48:25Z This thesis examines the gaps between health care services aimed at Aboriginal queer individuals living in St. John’s, Newfoundland and their health care needs. I used a multi-methods research design that includes interviews and demographic surveys, unobtrusive observation and qualitative content analysis. I conducted semi-structured interviews with institutional representatives from selected health related organizations – Eastern Health, Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador, the AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador, and St. John’s Native Friendship Center; as well as a transgender activist and three people who identify as Aboriginal and queer. I conducted observational research at two public seminars on Aboriginal people and health. Finally, I carried out qualitative content analysis of organizational reports and webpages of the selected community organizations. Using a postcolonial queer framework that analyzes how Newfoundland and Labrador’s colonial history is reflected in current health care realities I argue that the lack of appropriate services and culturally insensitive delivery of services reproduce the historical marginalization of an already vulnerable group. Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Newfoundland |
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This thesis examines the gaps between health care services aimed at Aboriginal queer individuals living in St. John’s, Newfoundland and their health care needs. I used a multi-methods research design that includes interviews and demographic surveys, unobtrusive observation and qualitative content analysis. I conducted semi-structured interviews with institutional representatives from selected health related organizations – Eastern Health, Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador, the AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador, and St. John’s Native Friendship Center; as well as a transgender activist and three people who identify as Aboriginal and queer. I conducted observational research at two public seminars on Aboriginal people and health. Finally, I carried out qualitative content analysis of organizational reports and webpages of the selected community organizations. Using a postcolonial queer framework that analyzes how Newfoundland and Labrador’s colonial history is reflected in current health care realities I argue that the lack of appropriate services and culturally insensitive delivery of services reproduce the historical marginalization of an already vulnerable group. |
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A postcolonial queer analysis of aboriginal queer clients' experiences of health care services in St. John's, Newfoundland |
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A postcolonial queer analysis of aboriginal queer clients' experiences of health care services in St. John's, Newfoundland |
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A postcolonial queer analysis of aboriginal queer clients' experiences of health care services in St. John's, Newfoundland |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/11668/1/thesis.pdf Grills, Sylvia <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Grills=3ASylvia=3A=3A.html> (2015) A postcolonial queer analysis of aboriginal queer clients' experiences of health care services in St. John's, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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