Indigenous Health: Tuberculosis

Question 1

Inuit land (Inuit Nunangat) consists of 4 regions

Answer 1

1. Nunavut
2. Nunavik
3. Inuvialuit
4. Nunatsiavut

Question 2

Addressing disparities: To establish measurable goals to close the health outcome gaps between …

Answer 2

Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities

Question 3

Inclusive approach: Recognize and address the distinct health needs of …

Answer 3

Metis, Inuit and off-reserve Indigenous peoples

Question 4

Building capacity and cultural competency: Provide cultural competency training for …

Answer 4

all healthcare professionals

Question 5

Reconciliation requires a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. In order for that to happen, there has to be… (4)

Answer 5

1. awareness of the past
2. acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted
3. atonement for the causes
4. action to change behaviour

Question 6

Cultural safety: When one feels comfortable, respected and safe in one’s…

Answer 6

cultural identity

Question 7

Cultural safety requires… on the part of the physician

Answer 7

self-reflection

Question 8

Cultural safety is not the same as simply understanding differences

Answer 8

cultural awareness

Question 9

Cultural safety is not the same as mastering knowledge

Answer 9

cultural competence

Question 10

Cultural safety is not the same as respecting differences

Answer 10

cultural sensitivity

Question 11

TB in Nunavik over the years

Answer 11

Mid-20th century: Epidemic and high mortality rate of TB in Inuit pop.
1990s: TB rates decreased and were relatively low
Early 20th century: TB incidence is back on the rise!

Question 12

The probability of contracting TB by a Nunavik resident is … higher than that of someone born in Quebec.

Answer 12

1000x