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

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 you...

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Published in:Journal of Transcultural Nursing 2021-01, Vol.32 (1), p.59-68
Main Authors: Smallwood, Reakeeta, Woods, Cindy, Power, Tamara, Usher, Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child & adolescent psychiatry
Childrens health
Colonialism
Health disparities
Native children & youth
Native North Americans
Nursing
Systematic review
Teenagers
Transcultural nursing
Trauma
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1043-6596
1552-7832
DOI:10.1177/1043659620935955