RHS Phase 1 (2002/03)
Overview
During the planning stage for the second iteration of the RHS, the FNIGC directed that the RHS adopt a longitudinal design. Thus,
The survey instrument was developed over a 24 month period through an exhaustive yet very inclusive process. First Nations organizations and individuals from across Canada provided input. This process resulted in three national level questionnaires sections for adult [
1.9 Mb], youth [ 2.8 Mb], and children [ 2.2 Mb].
There were also seven unique regional surveys deployed; this permitted regional specific issues to be addressed. The survey itself is holistic in nature, encompassing both Western and traditional thoughts on health and wellbeing.
Data collection began in October 2002 and continued for 12 months. A custom-built computer assisted personal interview (CAPI) system was developed specifically for data collection. CAPI involved 250 laptops, each running data collection software which in turn securely uploaded survey data onto one of three data servers. Thus, RHS 2002/03 involved the largest one-time deployment of a CAPI system in Canada at the time.
In total, 22,602 surveys were collected from 238 First Nations communities in 10 regions. This is the largest number First Nations individuals and First Nations communities whom have ever participated in a national level health survey. As a result, RHS Phase 1 (2002/03) was able to produce national level statistics on all of its measures. In fact, RHS 2002/03 remains the only national level survey which can report national level statistics about First Nations living on reserve.
In addition, 10 Regional specific reports have also been produced and are available online at:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia/Newfoundland
- Ontario
- Quebec and Labrador
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon Territory
For more information on the methodology involved, please refer to the Report on Methods and Process [ 18.2 Mb]
Accessing Custom Tabulations from the RHS Phase 1 (2002/03)
The FNIGC seeks to share RHS survey results and First Nations interpretations in order to benefit and improve the health and wellbeing of all First Nations. As such, custom tabulations for research purposes may be requested from the RHS 2002/03 databases. Please contact us for more information.
Phat Ha, Statistician, Regional Health Survey
613.241.6789 x391 or pha@afn.ca
Please note that tabulations are only available for national level statistics. Regional specific statistics may be sought through the appropriate regional authorities.
RHS Community Ecological Survey
As part of the ongoing efforts to expand the value of RHS, a community based ecological survey was administered to those communities who participated in RHS 2002/03. This survey captured information on factors affecting the health and wellbeing as the community as a whole. Factors such as self-governance, housing issues, food security and costs, and so on.
The data from this survey is currently being prepared for analysis. A preliminary report on findings will be released in the near future.
- Community Ecological Survey [ 63 Kb]
RHS 2002/03 – National Reports
- Harvard Independent Review on RHS 2002/03 [ 695 Kb]
- RHS Conference Highlights (report) [ 298 Kb]
- RHS 2002/03: Results for Adults, Youth, and Children Living in First Nations Communities [ 2.8 Mb] --> Updated!
- RHS 2002/03: The Peoples' Report [ 2.5 Mb] --> Updated!
- RHS 2002/03: Report on Methods and Processes [ 18.2 Mb]
- RHS at a Glance [ 405 Kb]
- RHS Quick Facts [ 683 Kb] --> New!
- Report on First Nations Housing [ 749 Kb]
- Report on Older First Nations Adults [ 164 Kb]
- Report on First Nations Homecare [ 143 Kb]
- Report on Selected Indicators by Gender [ 159 Kb]
RHS 2002/03 – Regional Reports
The RHS Regional Partners are responsible for of their dissemination of their own respective regional reports. Please proceed to the region's website that you are interested in: RHS Regional Partners.
