SHS Water Study: Participatory Intervention to Reduce Arsenic in American Indian Communities
Arsenic in Groundwater Intervention Program is a partnership between John Hopkins University, Missouri Breaks Industries Research Inc., the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Spirit Lake Nation to identify and implement a sustainable well-water infiltration intervention to test and control arsenic levels in household water sourced from wells on the Reservation; Whenever possible, Missouri Breaks Research personnel collaborate with medical staff from the Tribal, Private and Indian Health Services, regional State, Private and Tribal colleges and State Health Departments. Medical staff and Tribal government in the areas of projects conducted by MBIRI are briefed frequently regarding the activities of MBIRI personnel. Missouri Breaks staff frequently participate in local and regional community health fairs, Tribal Health Fairs, workshops for IHS and Tribal medical staff on project procedures –diabetic foot screen, spirometry, antigen skin testing; participate in radio and literature education of community members. Staff meets routinely with the Tribal Councils and their health committees, to help with education on health issues, the significance of research and promoting Tribal government as partners in guiding the goals and objectives for future health delivery in Indian Country. Translation of research results into practical applications for community programs is a priority of all MBIRI staff.
Study Document: All items containing study results have undergone review and approval from the participating Tribe(s) and Great Plains IRB.
Presentation for 2024 ISES Conference
Publication on Behavioral Determinats of Arsenic-Safe Water
Publication on Effect of Arsenic Mitigation Program
Publication on Intervention Design
Publication on Results of Arsenic Filter Intervention
