The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #42099

Betty A. Geishirt Cantrell, MSSW, MBA, Center for American Indian Research & Education, University of Minnesota, 1918 University Avenue, Suite 3-A, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-843-8661, geish001@umn.edu, Felicia S. Hodge, DrPH, Center for American Indian Research and Education, University of Minnesota, 6-125B Weaver-Densford Hall, 308 Harvard Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455, and Carol Marquez, MPH, Center for American Indian Research & Education, University of California, San Francisco, 1918 University Avenue, Suite 3-A, Berkeley, CA 94704.

The health status of American Indians is below the national average. The health risks and wellness factors associated with these statistics are of concern. A randomized health risk and wellness factor survey was administered to California Indians residing in rural reservation areas throughout the state. Areas of interest include high-risk behaviors (such as seatbelt usage, smoking, safe sex, HIV testing, obesity, and violence) and wellness factors (such as immunizations, nutritional diets, health screenings, physical fitness, and community support). The findings of this comprehensive assessment will be presented with significant findings discussed.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to

• List high risk behaviors of significance to rural California Indians.
• List wellness factors of significance to rural California Indians.
• Examine the relationship between these high risk behaviors and wellness factors to the health status of rural California Indians.

Keywords: American Indians, Wellness

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: Employed by the University of Minnesota. Collaborating Investigator on research project.