Supporting children and their families facing health inequities in Canada
edited by Miriam J. Stewart.
Bok Engelsk 2021
| Medvirkende | Stewart, Miriam (editor.)
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| Omfang | 1 online resource.
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| Opplysninger | Introduction: From Isolation to Inclusion: Diminishing Inequities / Miriam J. Stewart -- Indigenous Children Coping with Environmental Health Risks / Miriam J. Stewart and Sharon Anderson -- Health Inequities Facing Children Vulnerable to Mental Health Challenges / Clara Westwell-Roper and S. Evelyn Stewart -- Mental Health Risks among Immigrant and Refugee Children in Canada / Bukola Salami, Dominic Alaazi, and Carla Hilario -- Section II Introduction: Adolescents' Experiences / Jocelyn Edey -- Low-Income Adolescents Living with Respiratory Challenges / Miriam J. Stewart -- Fostering Support for Indigenous Adolescents Facing Health Inequities / Malcolm King and Alexandra King -- Supporting Refugee Adolescents / Miriam J. Stewart and Jocelyn Edey -- Section III Introduction: Parents' Experiences / Jocelyn Edey -- Low-Income Parents and Caregivers of Children Affected by Health Challenges / Miriam J. Stewart -- Indigenous Parents and Caregivers Caring for Children with Chronic Health Conditions / Miriam J. Stewart and Lisa Bourque Bearskin -- Innovative Programs for Parents Coping with Health Inequities: Informed by Research Insights / Nicole Letourneau and Miriam J. Stewart -- Conclusion - Insights and Implications for Future Directions / Miriam J. Stewart.. - "This book fills an urgent national need to analyze disparities among vulnerable populations, where socio-economic and cultural factors compromise health and create barriers. Offering solutions and strategies to the prevalent health inequities faced by children, youth, and families in Canada, this book investigates timely issues of social, economic, and cultural significance. Chapters cover a diverse range of socioeconomic and cultural factors contributing to health inequality amongst the country's most vulnerable youth populations, including, mental health challenges, low income and refugee status. This book shares scientific evidence from thousands of interviews, questionnaires, surveys, and client consultations, while professional insights offer key information for at-risk families experiencing health inequities. Timely and transformative, this book will serve as an informed and compassionate guide to promote the health and resiliency of vulnerable children, youth and families across Canada."--
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| ISBN | 1-4875-3320-9. - 1487533209. - 9781487533205
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