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Identification of Cancer Related Risk and Protective Factors for American Indian Youth: A Mixed Studies Review

Description
Analyzes 75 journal articles to identify cancer related themes impacting the health of American Indian youth. Discusses risk and protective factors at the individual, non-family relationship, family relationship, community, institutional, and cultural level. Highlights the need for better data collection tools and describes potential interventions on the part of tribal communities.
Author(s)
Melanie Nadeau, Kathryn Wise, Vianca Farfan Cuela, Devon Olson, Karan Saravana
Citation
Frontiers in Public Health, 10
Date
04/2022
Type
Document
Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · Cancer · Children and youth · Mortality · Research methods and resources · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention