Browsing by Subject "health policy"
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Engaging Mi'kmaq Communities in Asthma Research: A Community-Driven Assessment of the Needs, Challenges, and Opportunities Surrounding Asthma Support in Unama'ki (Cape Breton), Nova Scotia
(2013-06-18)Asthma is the second most common chronic condition among Aboriginal youth. This three-phase study aims to understand the psycho-social barriers facing asthmatic Mi’kmaq youth and their parents/caregivers living in Cape ... -
Power In Presence: Understanding Black-led coalitions and policy change in Halifax, Nova Scotia
(2023-04-24)This dissertation explores the tactical and discursive means that Black activists and community organizations in Halifax, Nova Scotia use to prompt policy change in public health and policing. This dissertation argues that ... -
WHAT GETS COUNTED GETS DONE: A POLICY ANALYSIS OF THE BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS TO COLLECT DISAGGREGATED RACE-BASED HEALTH DATA
(2019-11-28)An emerging aspect of public health research indicates that race operates as a factor in producing health inequities for racialized groups. Researchers have little ability, however, to demonstrate the extent of this impact ...