摘要：OBJECTIVES: To examine if Aboriginal health research conducted within the field of social sciences reflects the population and geographic diversity of the Aboriginal population. STUDY DESIGN: Review. METHODS: We searched the Web of Science Social Science Citation Index, the Arts and Humanities Citation Index and Scholars Portal for the time period 1995-2005 using search terms to reflect different names used to refer to Canada`s Aboriginal peoples. Citations that did not focus on health or Canada were eliminated. Each paper was coded according to 7 broad categories: Aboriginal identity group; geography; age; health status; health determinants; health services; and methods. RESULTS: Based on the 96 papers reviewed, the results show an under-representation of Metis and urban Aboriginal peoples. Most of the papers are on health status and non-medical determinants of health, with a particular focus on chronic conditions and life-style behaviours. Only 6 papers examined traditional approaches to healing and/or access to traditional healers/medicines. A small number involved the use of community-based research methods. CONCLUSIONS: Further research is required to address gaps in the current body of literature. Community-based research studies are necessary to address gaps that are most relevant to Aboriginal peoples.Keywords: Aboriginal peoples; Canada; health status; non-medical determinants of health(Int J Circumpolar Health 2008; 67(2):179-189)
关键词：Aboriginal peoples; Canada; health status; non-medical determinants of health
