SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
The Impact of Land-Based Physical Activity Interventions on Self-Reported Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Adults: A Systematic Review.
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- Implementing healthcare decolonisation for Indigenous people: a systematic review.International journal for equity in health · 2025Pooled it
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- "There's no better medicine than my outdoors": understanding the importance of physical activity in rural and remote First Nations communities in Northern British Columbia, Canada.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Article
- Experiences of land-based treatment program for Indigenous people: a mixed-methods study of Gwekwaadziwin Miikan.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2026Article
- Global landscape of kidney health across Indigenous populations.Nature reviews. Nephrology · 2026Review
- The association between land fragmentation and depressive symptoms among Chinese rural households.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a culturally adapted cardiovascular dance intervention in Mapuche women with obesity.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Connecting cultural wisdom, physical literacy, and physical activity among older adults from diverse Indigenous communities: an exploratory review.International journal of circumpolar health · 2025Review
- Social networks, cultural pride, and historical loss among non-reservation American Indian/Alaska native emerging adults.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Preserving the tribal identity: A policy imperative for indigenous well-being and conservation of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in South India.Dialogues in health · 2025Article
- Scoping Review of Outdoor and Land-Based Prevention Programs for Indigenous Youth in the United States and Canada.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- The bidirectional relationship between physical exercise and social self-efficacy: a cross-lagged model analysis of the mediating role of peer acceptance.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- The prevalence and burden of musculoskeletal disorders amongst Indigenous people in Pimicikamak, northern Manitoba, Canada: A community health survey.Preventive medicine reports · 2025Article
- Growing kalo (taro) to promote culture and health in the Continental US.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Physical activity levels and its associated factors among adults in Vihiga county, Kenya.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Population attributable fractions of depression and anxiety among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: a population-based study.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2024Article
- Access to land and nature as health determinants: a qualitative analysis exploring meaningful human-nature relationships among Indigenous youth in central Canada.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Indigenous land-based approaches to well-being: TheInternational journal of circumpolar health · 2023Article
- Grounding Wellness: Coloniality, Placeism, Land, and a Critique of "Social" Determinants of Indigenous Mental Health in the Canadian Context.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Indigenous Land-Based Approaches to Well-Being: TheInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
For many Indigenous communities, decreased participation in traditional land-based activities has led to higher rates of chronic disease and a decrease in well-being. This systematic review explores how traditional land-based activities impact self-reported health and well-being of Indigenous adults, using Indigenous and Western perspectives. A search of three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) identified nine studies which explored the experiences and perspectives of Indigenous adults taking part in land-based subsistence and ceremonial activities. A thematic analysis of these studies identified many interconnected physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and community benefits. Community engagement throughout all stages of the interventions was an important factor in effectively addressing challenges and barriers stemming from colonization, decreased knowledge transfer, and increased use of technology. Participants reported developing more effective stress management techniques, a greater awareness of modifiable risk factors along with increased engagement with Elders. Ultimately, land-based subsistence and ceremonial activities were identified as playing an influential role in the lives of Indigenous adults. The involvement of community members allowed for the development of more culturally relevant interventions. Future community-specific research is needed to increase engagement in traditional physical-activities, improve well-being and overall reduce the risk of chronic disease.
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