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*Native-American Health
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Understanding Native Women's Health

Historical Legacies

Janelle F. Palacios, BSN, RN

University of California, San Francisco

Carmen J. Portillo, PhD, RN, FAAN

University of California, San Francisco

Purpose: Theoretical underpinnings of two theories are examined for their applicability in guiding practice and research when understanding Native American women's health outcomes. Method: Published studies testing two independent theories, historical trauma and weathering, are reviewed. Key theoretical concepts that are applicable in the study of Native women and understanding their intergenerational heritage of injustice and cultural context are discussed. Results: The authors infer underlying assumptions and definitions of both theories and present a hypothetical diagram blending both theories. Conclusion: By understanding historical legacies and the surrounding context, researchers and clinicians can develop knowledge to improve and enhance optimal health outcomes and life opportunities for Native women.

Key Words: American Indian • historical legacies • historical trauma • weathering • colonization • women's health

This version was published on January 1, 2009

Journal of Transcultural Nursing, Vol. 20, No. 1, 15-27 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1043659608325844
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