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Urban native American health issues.
1Native American Cancer Initiatives, Pine, Colorado, USA.
Cancer
|March 8, 2000
Summary
Urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities are growing but face significant health service disparities. Increased funding for culturally sensitive research is crucial for improving breast cancer outcomes in these populations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Overview of urban American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
- Examination of data challenges related to this demographic.
- Exploration of historical and social factors driving migration to urban areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the health service needs of urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
- To underscore the underfunding of Urban Indian health clinics.
- To advocate for improved research and funding for breast cancer care.
Main Methods:
- Literature search and review.
- Analysis of documented focus group data.
- Examination of field records from specific urban locations.
Main Results:
- Urban Indian communities are diverse and comprise over half of the Native American population in the U.S.
- These communities experience substantial barriers to accessing adequate health services.
- Urban Indian health clinics suffer from significant underfunding.
Conclusions:
- Advocacy for increased allocation of funds towards community-driven research.
- Emphasis on the need for culturally respectful, long-term behavioral research.
- Goal to enhance screening, treatment, and survival rates for American Indian women diagnosed with breast cancer.