Concepedia

Concept

well-being (indigenous health)

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203.9K

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5.5K

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1.8K

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About

Well-being (indigenous health) is a multifaceted concept representing the holistic state of health, harmony, and flourishing as defined and experienced by Indigenous peoples. Rooted deeply within Indigenous knowledge systems, worldviews, and cultural practices, it transcends purely biomedical definitions by encompassing the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental dimensions of life. This concept acknowledges the integral role of various life factors, potentially including physiological states such as sleep, within the broader context of individual, family, community, and land health. Its significance lies in providing a framework for understanding health from an Indigenous perspective, crucial for addressing health inequities, promoting culturally appropriate interventions, and supporting Indigenous self-determination in health research and policy.

Top Authors

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SO

University of Virginia

ED

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

TJ

Harvard University

ED

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

TL

University of East London

Top Institutions

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The University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

The University of Queensland

Brisbane, Australia

The University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, United States