Understanding the Impact of Historical Trauma Due to Colonization on the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Young Peoples: A Systematic Scoping Review. (January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smallwood, Reakeeta; Woods, Cindy; Power, Tamara; Usher, Kim
• Is Part Of: Journal of transcultural nursing. Volume 32:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 59
• Page End: 68
• Publication Date: 2021-01
• Subjects: adolescents -- First Nations -- historical trauma -- colonization -- health disparities -- health and well-being -- scoping review; Transcultural nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Cross-cultural studies -- Periodicals; Health attitudes -- Cross-cultural studies -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1177/1043659620935955
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1043-6596

Abstract

Introduction: Indigenous Peoples are experiencing the ongoing effects of colonization. This phenomenon, historical trauma (HT), helps to address the current ill-health disparity. Aim of this scoping review was to identify sources of evidence available to understand the impact of HT on Indigenous young peoples.Method: A scoping review was conducted on available evidence-based literature. Article quality was assessed using validated quality appraisal tools. Synthesis was conducted with predefined levels of impact.Results: Consistent with the literature, the themes and levels of impact were interrelated. Despite this, studies predominately reported a singular focus with limited discussion of protective factors.Discussion: HT continues to have a profound impact on Indigenous young peoples across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Protective factors for HT were evident within Indigenous research designs. Future research should ensure a multilevel focus to explore intergenerational strength and how this influences culturally congruent health care.