Nick Duelund,Ivan Nisted,Ivalu Frederiksen,Marit Eika Jørgensen,Steffen Heegaard,Hanne Jensen
{"title":"Vision screening of school children in greenland 2017-2022: coverage and low vision prevalence.","authors":"Nick Duelund,Ivan Nisted,Ivalu Frederiksen,Marit Eika Jørgensen,Steffen Heegaard,Hanne Jensen","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2403221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2403221","url":null,"abstract":"Vision screening during childhood is vital for the early detection and treatment of visual impairment that may significantly impact a child's development and quality of life. This nationwide cross-sectional study used data from Greenland's national electronic medical records, including 2,493 six-year-old children from July 2017 to July 2023, to evaluate the coverage rate of vision screening and the prevalence of low vision in Greenlandic schoolchildren. The participation rate in vision screening increased from 43% in 2017 to 61% in 2022, while referral rates to ophthalmologists decreased from 14% to 5%, despite a consistent prevalence of low vision. The mean prevalence of impaired vision (0.3 logMAR / ≤0.50 Snellen decimal) in the better-seeing eye at the vision screening throughout the study period was 3%. At the same time, it was 8% for the worse-seeing eyes, indicating a continuous need for ophthalmological evaluation of the Greenlandic children. This study highlights healthcare delivery challenges in Greenland's sparsely populated areas and emphasises the need for new national guidelines to optimise referral processes. Utilising other healthcare professionals, such as optometrists, for vision screenings and ensuring follow-ups are critical for improving the visual health outcomes of Greenlandic children.","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"3 1","pages":"2403221"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142258417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hans Pettersson, Ingrid Liljelind, Tohr Nilsson, Albin Stjernbrandt
{"title":"A roadmap for assessing the diagnostic usefulness of neurosensory testing and an updated method for exposure assessment among vibration-exposed workers in northern Sweden","authors":"Hans Pettersson, Ingrid Liljelind, Tohr Nilsson, Albin Stjernbrandt","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2403793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2403793","url":null,"abstract":"Workers who use handheld vibrating machines such as grinders, hammers and chainsaws expose themselves to hand-arm vibration (HAV). Exposure to HAV may cause injuries to both the neurological and th...","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142184226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amanda Andrew, June Kima, Chinmoy Rahul, Angeline Letendre, Ashton James, Bonnie Chiang, Brittany Shewchuk, James Newsome, Momtafin Khan, Huiming Yang, Reagan Bartel, Karen A. Kopciuk
{"title":"Barriers to and facilitators of breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening and cancer screening histories of Métis people in Alberta, Canada","authors":"Amanda Andrew, June Kima, Chinmoy Rahul, Angeline Letendre, Ashton James, Bonnie Chiang, Brittany Shewchuk, James Newsome, Momtafin Khan, Huiming Yang, Reagan Bartel, Karen A. Kopciuk","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2368766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2368766","url":null,"abstract":"Comprehensive evaluation of cancer screening activities based on individual experiences is urgently needed to address the burden of cancer among Métis people. In this co-designed and co-led study, ...","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141504248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"IJCH – COVID-19 in the Arctic: special issue","authors":"Gwen Healey Akearok","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2341990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2341990","url":null,"abstract":"The Circumpolar region, comprising the Arctic territories encircling the North Pole, is home to diverse Indigenous cultures facing unique socio-economic challenges. Indigenous communities such as t...","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140812979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nose of dog, eye of elk, and wolf’s liver: exploring the interconnectedness of Indigenous health and foraging among the Dukha reindeer herders of Mongolia","authors":"Jean Hatcherson","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2343454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2343454","url":null,"abstract":"Recent studies show that Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) of Indigenous Peoples’ food systems and the transfer of that knowledge to their children are critical to physical and mental health, ...","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"1938 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140615887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David Peyre-Costa, Albin Stjernbrandt, Jens Wahlström, Tiina Maria Ikäheimo, Anje Christina Höper
{"title":"Self-reported exposure to dust and diesel exhaust, respiratory symptoms, and use of respiratory protective equipment among Arctic miners","authors":"David Peyre-Costa, Albin Stjernbrandt, Jens Wahlström, Tiina Maria Ikäheimo, Anje Christina Höper","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2343125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2343125","url":null,"abstract":"Arctic miners face significant risks from diesel exhaust and dust exposure, potentially leading to adverse respiratory health. Employers must limit harmful exposures, using personal protective equi...","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140615888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aisha Faruqui, Gabriel B. Tjong, Helana Marie Boutros, Sterling Stutz, Angela Mashford-Pringle
{"title":"Programs supporting incarcerated and previously incarcerated indigenous peoples: a scoping review protocol","authors":"Aisha Faruqui, Gabriel B. Tjong, Helana Marie Boutros, Sterling Stutz, Angela Mashford-Pringle","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2343144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2343144","url":null,"abstract":"The overincarceration of Indigenous peoples and its impacts on individual and community health is a growing concern across Canada and the United States. Federally run Healing Lodges in Canada are a...","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140616028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anastasia Emelyanova, Bodil H. Blix, Agneta Larsson, Steinunn A. Olafsdottir, Arja Rautio
{"title":"Age-inclusive Arctic outdoor spaces: a policy review in four Nordic countries","authors":"Anastasia Emelyanova, Bodil H. Blix, Agneta Larsson, Steinunn A. Olafsdottir, Arja Rautio","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2339561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2339561","url":null,"abstract":"In the last decade, policy strategies were adopted in response to population ageing in the Nordic countries. Governmental actions have to be evaluated in terms of their efficacy. The objective of t...","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"84 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140584636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Systematic synthesis of intersectional best practices: knowledge translation for circumpolar indigenous disability","authors":"John C. Hayvon","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2333075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2333075","url":null,"abstract":"Numerous theories, models, and frameworks (TMFs) currently exist for knowledge translation (KT), with scholarship that is increasingly inclusive of populations experiencing health inequalities. Thi...","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140584635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A cross-sectional study exploring community perspectives on the impacts of COVID-19 in Nunavut and recommendations for a Holistic Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit approach to emergency response","authors":"Zoha Rana, Meagan Leach, Gwen K. Healey Akearok, Jaylene Ukpatiku, Nmesoma Umenwofor-Nweze","doi":"10.1080/22423982.2024.2336680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2336680","url":null,"abstract":"The goal of this study was to examine and address critical knowledge gaps and develop an understanding of both the positive and negative societal outcomes resulting from the public health measures ...","PeriodicalId":13930,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Circumpolar Health","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140584634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}