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Maternal Child Health - American Indian and Alaska Native

Cultural Appropriateness

Cultural Competence, A.C.O.G.

The Health Care for Underserved Women Committee of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists A.C.O.G.) presents resources and links about cultural competence Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov .

The Ethnicity, Needs, and Decisions of Women (ENDOW) Study

The Ethnicity, Needs, and Decisions of Women (ENDOW) study was designed to examine the factors that influence women's choices and decision-making regarding hysterectomy, oophorectomy, and use of hormone replacement therapy, with a focus on the potential influences of cultural identity and ethnicity. Materials were developed to enhance decision making. University of Alabama Web site Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

AHRQ Minority Health site

Health Canada: Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov Aboriginal Health page

Health Canada has provided aboriginal health Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov -specific links, as well as the Child and Youth Division Aboriginal Public Health Initiatives Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Health Care for Underserved Women, A.C.O.G.

The Health Care for Underserved Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov Women Committee of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (A.C.O.G.) presents resources and links.

Introduction to cultural appropriateness in women's health and maternal child health

Introduction to cultural appropriateness in women's health and maternal child health. Do you have other examples of American Indian or Alaska Native cultural aspects of women's health and MCH? Downloadable file: Word [Word-28KB] | PDF [PDF-12KB]

Seattle Indian Health Board

SIHB assists AI/AN's in the achievement of the highest possible physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being through the provision of culturally appropriate services Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Southcentral Foundation (S.C.F.): Health Information

S.C.F. Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov is an Alaska Native tribal health corporation that provides information and links on Health Topics A - Z Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov , Complementary and Alternative Medicine Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov , Family Health , and a variety of other topics.

National Indian Women's Health Steering Committee

The National Indian Women's Health Steering Committee (N.I.W.H.S.C.) serves as an Indian women and policies on women's health.

Mission statement of the N.I.W.H.S.C.: Word [Word-28KB] | PDF [PDF-24KB]

List of members of the N.I.W.H.S.C.: Word [Word-56KB] | PDF [PDF-76KB]

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