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Open Access 01-12-2015 | Research article

Climate-sensitive health priorities in Nunatsiavut, Canada

Authors: Sherilee L. Harper, Victoria L. Edge, James Ford, Ashlee Cunsolo Willox, Michele Wood, Scott A. McEwen, IHACC Research Team, RICG

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Background

This exploratory study used participatory methods to identify, characterize, and rank climate-sensitive health priorities in Nunatsiavut, Labrador, Canada.

Methods

A mixed method study design was used and involved collecting both qualitative and quantitative data at regional, community, and individual levels. In-depth interviews with regional health representatives were conducted throughout Nunatsiavut (n = 11). In addition, three PhotoVoice workshops were held with Rigolet community members (n = 11), where participants took photos of areas, items, or concepts that expressed how climate change is impacting their health. The workshop groups shared their photographs, discussed the stories and messages behind them, and then grouped photos into re-occurring themes. Two community surveys were administered in Rigolet to capture data on observed climatic and environmental changes in the area, and perceived impacts on health, wellbeing, and lifestyles (n = 187).

Results

Climate-sensitive health pathways were described in terms of inter-relationships between environmental and social determinants of Inuit health. The climate-sensitive health priorities for the region included food security, water security, mental health and wellbeing, new hazards and safety concerns, and health services and delivery.

Conclusions

The results highlight several climate-sensitive health priorities that are specific to the Nunatsiavut region, and suggest approaching health research and adaptation planning from an EcoHealth perspective.

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Title: Climate-sensitive health priorities in Nunatsiavut, Canada
Authors: Sherilee L. Harper
Victoria L. Edge
James Ford
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Michele Wood
Scott A. McEwen
IHACC Research Team
RICG
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-1874-3

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