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norskBlar i forfatter "Akearok, Gwen Healey"
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Historical foundations and contemporary expressions of a right to health care in Circumpolar Indigenous contexts: A cross-national analysis
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-14)Although numerous comparative Indigenous health policy analyses exist in the literature, to date, little attention has been paid to comparative analyses of Circumpolar health policy and the impact these policies may have on Indigenous peoples’ rights to health. In this article, we ground our discussion of Indigenous peoples’ right to access culturally appropriate and responsive health care within ... -
Plan, recruit, retain: a framework for local healthcare organizations to achieve a stable remote rural workforce
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-03)<i>Background</i> - Recruiting and retaining a skilled health workforce is a common challenge for remote and rural communities worldwide, negatively impacting access to services, and in turn peoples’ health. The research literature highlights different factors facilitating or hindering recruitment and retention of healthcare workers to remote and rural areas; however, there are few practical tools ... -
Public health restrictions, directives, and measures in Arctic countries in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-29)Beginning January of 2020, COVID-19 cases detected in Arctic countries triggered government policy responses to stop transmission and limit caseloads beneath levels that would overwhelm existing healthcare systems. This review details the various restrictions, health mandates, and transmission mitigation strategies imposed by governments in eight Arctic countries (the United States, Canada, Greenland, ...
