Using Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in cervical cancer prevention and treatment among Inuit communities

Authors

  • Ziwa Yu Dalhousie University
  • Audrey Steenbeek Dalhousie University

Keywords:

HPV, PAP, Cervical cancer, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuit knowledge

Abstract

This project will undertake a systematic, scoping review using Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology of current northern and traditional Indigenous literature within Canada and internationally, with a specific focus on cervical cancer, wellness, IQ, traditional knowledge and culturally safe/competent practices. 

Author Biographies

Ziwa Yu, Dalhousie University

School of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing student

Audrey Steenbeek, Dalhousie University

School of Nursing and Department of Community Health & Epidemiology, Professor

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 1. Collaborative health, wellbeing, and wellness-focused research, education, and approaches

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