Condition: Physical Inactivity · Sponsor: University of Calgary
During the MKS+ program participants complete health education modules that expose them to health information, a substantial portion of which relate to healthy nutrition and prevention, and on occasion to local healthcare providers. The goal is to increase activation and the ability to manage one's own health. In each community, the Community Organisational Leads will support the Facilitators to establish a comprehensive resource list of healthcare professionals. Additionally, through exposure to local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders, along with cultural and spiritual elements, the participants will know how to access activities that may further support their wellness. The MKS+ program shows promise as a community-based model for supporting Indigenous women to improve their health. It is grounded in community; increases self-efficacy through the opportunity to learn, practice, and share in manageable increments; and increases health literacy through program contents and coordinating healthcare knowledge exchange with other healthcare providers from the community. By connecting to aspects of Indigenous culture, participants can be affirmed in their identities and learn more about how connecting to culture may be protective of their health through a restored sense of self-worth, sharing, and community support. At the individual participant level the investigators anticipate the participants will a) improve their fitness, body composition and cardiometabolic health, b) …
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Sonja Wicklum, MD CCFP FCFP · 403-955-9300 · Sonja.wicklum@ucalgary.ca
Carly Checholik, MSc · 780-915-6086 · carly.checholik@ucalgary.ca
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| Miskanawah | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Recruiting |
| Edmonton | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Recruiting |
| Piikani First Nation | Piikani Nation, Alberta, Canada | Recruiting |
| Flying Dust First Nation | Flying Dust First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada | Recruiting |
| Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation | Ministikwan Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada | Recruiting |
| Onion Lake Health Centre | Onion Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada | Recruiting |
| Waterhen Lake First Nation | Waterhen Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada | Recruiting |
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