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Poster (LUO Remote) - Textual or Investigative
Description
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations consistently experience significant health disparities compared to other races and to the general population. The majority of the negative mental and physical health outcomes of this population are preventable. This study provides an overview of the health disparities faced by American Indians/Alaska Natives, outlines contributing social determinants, and suggests future directions for research and treatment. Primary focuses were identified from government and Native organizations, including census data, education reports, and other similar sources, and were explored more in-depth through a variety of studies from the fields of psychology, history, sociology, and anthropology. Initial sources showed a significant disparity between AI/AN individuals and the general population or other races; areas including diabetes, heart disease, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress syndrome, and suicidal ideation were all recorded as higher or highest in AI/AN populations. Studies detailed various health factors in different populations, focusing on different ages or on different living statuses (e.g., rural, urban, reservation). The majority of these studies presented similar rates of health disparities and provided possible explanations and intervention approaches. Other sources analyzed sociohistorical elements with likely contribute to the high rates of these health outcomes. The results reveal that AI/AN populations experience health disparities across physical and mental health categories, with many of these disparities linked to other factors such as poverty, lack of healthcare access, and historical trauma. The importance of community involvement, cultural engagement, and the integration of culturally sensitive approaches in future treatment and prevention strategies are discussed. The health disparities experienced by AI/AN are a critical health concern and require further culturally-informed research and intervention.
A Brief Overview of Health, Poverty, and Mental Health Concerns in American Indian/Alaska (AI/AN) Populations Native
Poster (LUO Remote) - Textual or Investigative
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations consistently experience significant health disparities compared to other races and to the general population. The majority of the negative mental and physical health outcomes of this population are preventable. This study provides an overview of the health disparities faced by American Indians/Alaska Natives, outlines contributing social determinants, and suggests future directions for research and treatment. Primary focuses were identified from government and Native organizations, including census data, education reports, and other similar sources, and were explored more in-depth through a variety of studies from the fields of psychology, history, sociology, and anthropology. Initial sources showed a significant disparity between AI/AN individuals and the general population or other races; areas including diabetes, heart disease, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress syndrome, and suicidal ideation were all recorded as higher or highest in AI/AN populations. Studies detailed various health factors in different populations, focusing on different ages or on different living statuses (e.g., rural, urban, reservation). The majority of these studies presented similar rates of health disparities and provided possible explanations and intervention approaches. Other sources analyzed sociohistorical elements with likely contribute to the high rates of these health outcomes. The results reveal that AI/AN populations experience health disparities across physical and mental health categories, with many of these disparities linked to other factors such as poverty, lack of healthcare access, and historical trauma. The importance of community involvement, cultural engagement, and the integration of culturally sensitive approaches in future treatment and prevention strategies are discussed. The health disparities experienced by AI/AN are a critical health concern and require further culturally-informed research and intervention.
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Undergraduate