International journal of circumpolar health
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Int J Circumpolar Health · Jan 2004
Youth sexual health in Nunavut: a needs-based survey of knowledge, attitudes and behaviour.
This study attempts to address the need for culturally specific data on beliefs and behaviours in order to design and implement appropriate public health interventions. The goal of the health promotion booklet that followed the study is to give youth a tool that will promote healthy choices and give non-judgmental information about sexuality. ⋯ In Nunavut, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection rates exceed national averages and continue to have devastating health and social consequences--particularly for Inuit girls and women. Using the data and a participatory approach, a culturally appropriate, bilingual booklet about sexual health is being developed for Nunavut youth.
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Int J Circumpolar Health · Jan 2004
Respiratory tract infections in Greenland: results of an audit project.
To elucidate and improve quality of diagnosis and treatment of respiratory tract infections in Greenland. ⋯ The study showed that it is possible to carry out an APO audit in Greenland, and that there was a moderate difference in the diagnosis and treatment between Greenland and Denmark. An increased use of paraclinical tests may result in quality improvement.