Community Participation in Tribal Diabetes Programs.

The writer considers the resurgence of community-based health programs, particularly for diabetes, in Native American communities in the United States. In particular, she explores the meanings, benefits, and potential dangers of this model in diabetes programming. As a case study, she draws upon...

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Publicado en:	American Indian Culture & Research Journal Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 85 - 111
Autor principal:	Smith-Morris, Carolyn
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	UCLA American Indian Studies Center 2006
Materias:	Health of Indigenous peoples of the Americas Treatment of diabetes Citizen participation in community health services Native American tribal governments
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Sumario:	The writer considers the resurgence of community-based health programs, particularly for diabetes, in Native American communities in the United States. In particular, she explores the meanings, benefits, and potential dangers of this model in diabetes programming. As a case study, she draws upon ongoing fieldwork in the Gila River Indian community.