Integration of traditional herbal medicines among the indigenous communities in Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu, India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2017.07.013
Abstract: Background Ethnobotanical studies are recognized as effective methods of finding locally important plants for discovery of crude drugs. Siddha medicinal system is prevailed in south Indian states principally in Tamil Nadu and gaining recognition as… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; tamil nadu; district tamil; thiruvarur district ... See more keywords
Land degradation and the link to increased livelihood vulnerabilities among indigenous populations in the Andes of Ecuador
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2021.105522
Abstract: Abstract There is a long history of oppression, poverty, and struggle for survival among the indigenous populations of the Ecuadorian Sierra. Using mixed methods, this article examines the natural resource trends creating livelihood challenges for… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous populations; andes ecuador; among indigenous; land degradation ... See more keywords
The Prevalence of Clinical Characteristics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among Indigenous Women: A Systematic Search and Review of the Literature.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730021
Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive-aged women; however, to date there has been no synthesis of the burden of PCOS specifically among indigenous women. We aimed to systematically identify… read more here.
Keywords: polycystic ovary; among indigenous; prevalence clinical; ovary syndrome ... See more keywords
Understanding and Rebalancing: A Rapid Scoping Review of Cannabis Research Among Indigenous People.
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DOI: 10.1089/can.2022.0251
Abstract: Evidence-based perspectives on and patterns of cannabis use are vital to addressing ethical, legal, and regulatory controversies, but have not yet been mapped for Indigenous people. We searched five databases and used a rapid scoping… read more here.
Keywords: among indigenous; scoping review; cannabis use; rapid scoping ... See more keywords
Frequent vegetable consumption is inversely associated with Hypertension among indigenous Africans.
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DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac208
Abstract: BACKGROUND The relationship between vegetable consumption and hypertension occurrence remains poorly characterized in sub-Saharan Africa. AIM This study assessed the association of vegetable consumption with odds of hypertension among indigenous Africans. METHODS We harmonized data… read more here.
Keywords: consumption; indigenous africans; among indigenous; hypertension among ... See more keywords
Examining determinants of sexual behavior among indigenous adolescents in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015562
Abstract: Abstract A recent Taiwanese government report indicated that there were an increased number of sexual encounters among 15- to 17-year-old adolescents. Among them, indigenous Taiwanese had a higher rate of sexual encounters than did the… read more here.
Keywords: determinants sexual; among indigenous; sexual behavior; indigenous adolescents ... See more keywords
Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and reduced vision among Indigenous Australians in the nurse-led iDEES study in a regional primary care clinic.
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.15625
Abstract: AIM To describe the prevalence and severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and presenting vision level among Indigenous Australian adults with diabetes attending an Indigenous primary care clinic in regional Australia. METHODS Participants underwent nurse-led retinal… read more here.
Keywords: diabetic retinopathy; primary care; among indigenous; vision ... See more keywords
A Systematic Review of Musculoskeletal Fitness Among Indigenous Populations in North America and Circumpolar Inuit Populations.
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DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2018-0702
Abstract: BACKGROUND North American indigenous populations experience higher rates of obesity and chronic disease compared with nonindigenous populations. Improvements in musculoskeletal fitness can mitigate negative health outcomes, but is not well understood among indigenous populations. This… read more here.
Keywords: strength; fitness among; inuit; musculoskeletal fitness ... See more keywords
Access to maternal healthcare services among Indigenous women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033224
Abstract: Objectives This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of, and factors associated with, accessing maternal healthcare services (MHC) by Indigenous women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), Bangladesh. Design This was a cross-sectional survey among… read more here.
Keywords: healthcare services; mhc; among indigenous; access ... See more keywords
Occurrence and timely management of problems requiring prompt intervention among Indigenous compared with non-Indigenous Australian palliative care patients: a multijurisdictional cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042268
Abstract: Objectives Anticipation and prompt relief of symptoms among patients with a life-limiting illness is a core element of palliative care. Indigenous Australians commonly encounter cultural barriers in healthcare that may impair outcomes. The Palliative Care… read more here.
Keywords: non indigenous; indigenous patients; palliative care; among indigenous ... See more keywords
Systematic scoping review of occupational health injuries and illnesses among Indigenous workers
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108264
Abstract: Indigenous populations in the USA, Australia, New Zealand (NZ) and Canada total more than 13 million, but continue to be marginalised in their respective regions. The goal of this comprehensive review of all studies evaluating adverse… read more here.
Keywords: occupational health; health; among indigenous; systematic scoping ... See more keywords