Abstract

Higher rates of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among Native American populations can be attributed to historical and contemporary traumas stemming from colonization and ongoing discrimination. On the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, six Head Start centers serve over 300 children, Head Start is a federally funded program promoting school readiness for preschool children from low-income families. Tribal Head Start teachers report high levels of stress and depression as they work with children scoring high in ACEs. Teachers have requested support in managing their psychological health and well-being.

Description

Deborah Wilson was a recipient of the Sigma/Jonas Philanthropies Collaborative Research Grant, 2020-2021 cohort.

Authors

Deborah Wilson

Author Details

Deborah Wilson, MPH, MSN, RN, CNE

Sigma Membership

Nu Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Type

Report

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Head Start Teachers, Native Americans, Well-Being, Cultural Adaptation, Psychological Health

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Review Type

None: Sigma Grant Recipient Report

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-06-07

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