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Dickerson, Daniel; Baldwin, Julie A; Belcourt, Annie; Belone, Lorenda; Gittelsohn, Joel; Kaholokula, Joseph Keawe’aimoku; Lowe, John; Patten, Christi A; Wallerstein, Nina Encompassing Cultural Contexts Within Scientific Research Methodologies in the Development of Health Promotion Interventions Journal Article Prevention Science, 2020. @article{Dickerson2018b, title = {Encompassing Cultural Contexts Within Scientific Research Methodologies in the Development of Health Promotion Interventions}, author = {Daniel Dickerson and Julie A Baldwin and Annie Belcourt and Lorenda Belone and Joel Gittelsohn and Joseph Keawe’aimoku Kaholokula and John Lowe and Christi A Patten and Nina Wallerstein}, url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11121-018-0926-1}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-018-0926-1}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-01-01}, journal = {Prevention Science}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Wilson, Jamie; Sabo, Samantha; Chief, Carmenlita; Clark, Hershel; Yazzie, Alfred; Nahee, Jacqueline; Leischow, Scott; Henderson, Patricia Nez DINÉ (NAVAJO) HEALER PERSPECTIVES ON COMMERCIAL TOBACCO USE IN CEREMONIAL SETTINGS: AN ORAL STORY PROJECT TO PROMOTE SMOKE-FREE LIFE Journal Article American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 26 (1), pp. 63-78, 2019. @article{Wilson2019, title = {DINÉ (NAVAJO) HEALER PERSPECTIVES ON COMMERCIAL TOBACCO USE IN CEREMONIAL SETTINGS: AN ORAL STORY PROJECT TO PROMOTE SMOKE-FREE LIFE}, author = {Jamie Wilson and Samantha Sabo and Carmenlita Chief and Hershel Clark and Alfred Yazzie and Jacqueline Nahee and Scott Leischow and Patricia Nez Henderson}, url = {http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/PublicHealth/research/centers/CAIANH/journal/Documents/Volume-26/26_1_2019_63_wilson.pdf}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-01-01}, journal = {American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research}, volume = {26}, number = {1}, pages = {63-78}, abstract = {Many American Indian (AI) healers are faced with a dilemma of how to maintain the ceremonial uses of traditional tobacco meant to encourage the restoration and balance of mind, body, and spirit, while discouraging commercial tobacco use and protecting against secondhand smoke exposure in ceremonial settings. To explore this dilemma and offer culturally informed solutions, researchers conducted qualitative interviews with Navajo healers who describe the history and role of commercial tobacco within ceremonial contexts. Healers understand the importance of their role on their community’s health and expressed deep concern about the use of commercial tobacco in the ceremonial setting. Healers play an important role in curbing the use of commercial tobacco and limiting the exposure to secondhand smoke in ceremonial settings and beyond. Study implications include the importance of understanding traditional and cultural knowledge and its potential as a pathway to solve contemporary public health issues facing AI communities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Many American Indian (AI) healers are faced with a dilemma of how to maintain the ceremonial uses of traditional tobacco meant to encourage the restoration and balance of mind, body, and spirit, while discouraging commercial tobacco use and protecting against secondhand smoke exposure in ceremonial settings. To explore this dilemma and offer culturally informed solutions, researchers conducted qualitative interviews with Navajo healers who describe the history and role of commercial tobacco within ceremonial contexts. Healers understand the importance of their role on their community’s health and expressed deep concern about the use of commercial tobacco in the ceremonial setting. Healers play an important role in curbing the use of commercial tobacco and limiting the exposure to secondhand smoke in ceremonial settings and beyond. Study implications include the importance of understanding traditional and cultural knowledge and its potential as a pathway to solve contemporary public health issues facing AI communities. |
Teufel-Shone, Nicolette; Jiang, Luohua; Beals, Janette; Henderson, William G; Zhang, Lijing; Acton, Kelly J; Roubideaux, Yvette; Manson, Spero M Ethnicity and Health, 20 (4), pp. 327-340, 2015. @article{Teufel-Shone2015b, title = {Demographic characteristics and food choices of participants in the Special Diabetes Program for American Indians Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project}, author = {Nicolette Teufel-Shone and Luohua Jiang and Janette Beals and William G Henderson and Lijing Zhang and Kelly J Acton and Yvette Roubideaux and Spero M Manson}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24954106}, doi = {10.1080/13557858.2014.921890}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {Ethnicity and Health}, volume = {20}, number = {4}, pages = {327-340}, abstract = {OBJECTIVE: American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) suffer a disproportionate burden of diabetes. Identifying food choices of AI/ANs at risk of type 2 diabetes, living in both rural and urban settings, is critical to the development of culturally relevant, evidence-based education strategies designed to reduce morbidity and mortality in this population. DESIGN: At baseline, 3135 AI/AN adults participating in the Special Diabetes Program for American Indians Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project (SDPI-DP) completed a socio-demographic survey and a 27-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The primary dietary behavior goal of SDPI-DP education sessions and lifestyle coaching is changes in food choices, i.e., increased fruits, vegetables and whole grains, decreased high sugar beverages, red meat, and processed foods. Subsequently, program assessment focuses on changes in food types. Foods were delineated using a 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' classification as defined by the educators advising participants. Urban and rural differences were examined using χ(2) tests and two sample t-tests. Multiple linear regressions and linear mixed models were used to assess the association between socio-demographic factors and food choice. RESULTS: Retired participants, those living in urban areas and with high income and education selected healthy foods most frequently. Young males, those with low income and education consumed unhealthy foods most frequently. Selection of unhealthy foods did not differ by urban and rural setting. CONCLUSIONS: The ubiquitous nature of unhealthy food choices makes them hard to avoid. Food choice differences by gender, age, income, and setting suggest that nutrition education should more effectively target and meets the needs of young AI/AN males.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } OBJECTIVE: American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) suffer a disproportionate burden of diabetes. Identifying food choices of AI/ANs at risk of type 2 diabetes, living in both rural and urban settings, is critical to the development of culturally relevant, evidence-based education strategies designed to reduce morbidity and mortality in this population. DESIGN: At baseline, 3135 AI/AN adults participating in the Special Diabetes Program for American Indians Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project (SDPI-DP) completed a socio-demographic survey and a 27-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The primary dietary behavior goal of SDPI-DP education sessions and lifestyle coaching is changes in food choices, i.e., increased fruits, vegetables and whole grains, decreased high sugar beverages, red meat, and processed foods. Subsequently, program assessment focuses on changes in food types. Foods were delineated using a 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' classification as defined by the educators advising participants. Urban and rural differences were examined using χ(2) tests and two sample t-tests. Multiple linear regressions and linear mixed models were used to assess the association between socio-demographic factors and food choice. RESULTS: Retired participants, those living in urban areas and with high income and education selected healthy foods most frequently. Young males, those with low income and education consumed unhealthy foods most frequently. Selection of unhealthy foods did not differ by urban and rural setting. CONCLUSIONS: The ubiquitous nature of unhealthy food choices makes them hard to avoid. Food choice differences by gender, age, income, and setting suggest that nutrition education should more effectively target and meets the needs of young AI/AN males. |
Brown, Betty G; Baldwin, Julie A; Walsh, Margaret L Health disparities among under-served populations: Implications for research, policy and praxis, pp. 3-47, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2012. @inbook{Brown2012, title = {Putting Tribal Nations First: Historical Trends, Current Needs, and Future Directions in Substance Use Prevention for American Indian and Alaska Native Youths}, author = {Betty G Brown and Julie A Baldwin and Margaret L Walsh}, url = {http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/S1479-358X%282012%290000009006}, doi = {10.1108/S1479-358X(2012)0000009006}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-01-01}, booktitle = {Health disparities among under-served populations: Implications for research, policy and praxis}, journal = {Advances in Education in Diverse Communities: Research, Policy and Praxis}, pages = {3-47}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, abstract = {Purpose – The purpose of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive overview of the substance use disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth, the contributing factors to these disparities, proven and promising approaches through strengths-based methods, barriers to implementation of prevention and treatment efforts, and future recommendations for effective programs and research. Approach – We have conducted a thorough literature review of relevant research studies, as well as a review of government, tribal, and community-based curricula and resources. This review of programs is not exhaustive but provides several examples of best practices in the field and suggestions for future directions. Social implications – We strongly advocate that to accurately explore the true etiology of substance abuse and to respond to the concerns that AI/AN have prioritized, it is necessary to utilize a strengths-based approach and draw upon traditional AI/AN perspectives and values, and active community participation in the process. More specifically, prevention and treatment programs should use methods that incorporate elders or intergenerational approaches; foster individual and family skills-building; promote traditional healing methods to recognize and treat historical, cultural, and intergenerational and personal trauma; focus on early intervention; and tailor efforts to each Native nation or community. Value – Ultimately, to reduce substance abuse disparities in AI/AN youth, we must find better ways to merge traditional Native practices with western behavioral health to ensure cultural competency, as well as to develop mechanisms to effect system- and policy-level changes that reduce barriers to care and promote the well-being of AI/AN youth, families, and communities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Purpose – The purpose of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive overview of the substance use disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth, the contributing factors to these disparities, proven and promising approaches through strengths-based methods, barriers to implementation of prevention and treatment efforts, and future recommendations for effective programs and research. Approach – We have conducted a thorough literature review of relevant research studies, as well as a review of government, tribal, and community-based curricula and resources. This review of programs is not exhaustive but provides several examples of best practices in the field and suggestions for future directions. Social implications – We strongly advocate that to accurately explore the true etiology of substance abuse and to respond to the concerns that AI/AN have prioritized, it is necessary to utilize a strengths-based approach and draw upon traditional AI/AN perspectives and values, and active community participation in the process. More specifically, prevention and treatment programs should use methods that incorporate elders or intergenerational approaches; foster individual and family skills-building; promote traditional healing methods to recognize and treat historical, cultural, and intergenerational and personal trauma; focus on early intervention; and tailor efforts to each Native nation or community. Value – Ultimately, to reduce substance abuse disparities in AI/AN youth, we must find better ways to merge traditional Native practices with western behavioral health to ensure cultural competency, as well as to develop mechanisms to effect system- and policy-level changes that reduce barriers to care and promote the well-being of AI/AN youth, families, and communities. |
Baldwin, Julie A; Johnson, Jeannette L; Benally, Christine C Building partnerships between indigenous communities and universities: lessons learned in HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention research Journal Article American Journal of Public health, 99 (S1), pp. S77-S82, 2009. @article{Baldwin2009, title = {Building partnerships between indigenous communities and universities: lessons learned in HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention research}, author = {Julie A Baldwin and Jeannette L Johnson and Christine C Benally}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19246672}, doi = {10.2105/AJPH.2008.134585}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-04-01}, journal = {American Journal of Public health}, volume = {99}, number = {S1}, pages = {S77-S82}, abstract = {Many HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention studies in American Indian and Alaska Native communities have been directed by academic researchers with little community input. We examined the challenges in conducting HIV/AIDS-related research in American Indian and Alaska Native communities and the benefits of changing the research paradigm to a community-based participatory model. The lessons we learned illustrate that the research process should be a cyclical one with continual involvement by community members. Steps in the process include (1) building and sustaining collaborative relationships, (2) planning the program together, (3) implementing and evaluating the program in culturally acceptable ways, and (4) disseminating research findings from a tribal perspective. These steps can enhance the long-term capacity of the community to conduct HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention research.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Many HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention studies in American Indian and Alaska Native communities have been directed by academic researchers with little community input. We examined the challenges in conducting HIV/AIDS-related research in American Indian and Alaska Native communities and the benefits of changing the research paradigm to a community-based participatory model. The lessons we learned illustrate that the research process should be a cyclical one with continual involvement by community members. Steps in the process include (1) building and sustaining collaborative relationships, (2) planning the program together, (3) implementing and evaluating the program in culturally acceptable ways, and (4) disseminating research findings from a tribal perspective. These steps can enhance the long-term capacity of the community to conduct HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention research. |
2020 |
Dickerson, Daniel; Baldwin, Julie A; Belcourt, Annie; Belone, Lorenda; Gittelsohn, Joel; Kaholokula, Joseph Keawe’aimoku; Lowe, John; Patten, Christi A; Wallerstein, Nina Encompassing Cultural Contexts Within Scientific Research Methodologies in the Development of Health Promotion Interventions Journal Article Prevention Science, 2020. @article{Dickerson2018b, title = {Encompassing Cultural Contexts Within Scientific Research Methodologies in the Development of Health Promotion Interventions}, author = {Daniel Dickerson and Julie A Baldwin and Annie Belcourt and Lorenda Belone and Joel Gittelsohn and Joseph Keawe’aimoku Kaholokula and John Lowe and Christi A Patten and Nina Wallerstein}, url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11121-018-0926-1}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-018-0926-1}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-01-01}, journal = {Prevention Science}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2019 |
Wilson, Jamie; Sabo, Samantha; Chief, Carmenlita; Clark, Hershel; Yazzie, Alfred; Nahee, Jacqueline; Leischow, Scott; Henderson, Patricia Nez DINÉ (NAVAJO) HEALER PERSPECTIVES ON COMMERCIAL TOBACCO USE IN CEREMONIAL SETTINGS: AN ORAL STORY PROJECT TO PROMOTE SMOKE-FREE LIFE Journal Article American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 26 (1), pp. 63-78, 2019. @article{Wilson2019, title = {DINÉ (NAVAJO) HEALER PERSPECTIVES ON COMMERCIAL TOBACCO USE IN CEREMONIAL SETTINGS: AN ORAL STORY PROJECT TO PROMOTE SMOKE-FREE LIFE}, author = {Jamie Wilson and Samantha Sabo and Carmenlita Chief and Hershel Clark and Alfred Yazzie and Jacqueline Nahee and Scott Leischow and Patricia Nez Henderson}, url = {http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/PublicHealth/research/centers/CAIANH/journal/Documents/Volume-26/26_1_2019_63_wilson.pdf}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-01-01}, journal = {American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research}, volume = {26}, number = {1}, pages = {63-78}, abstract = {Many American Indian (AI) healers are faced with a dilemma of how to maintain the ceremonial uses of traditional tobacco meant to encourage the restoration and balance of mind, body, and spirit, while discouraging commercial tobacco use and protecting against secondhand smoke exposure in ceremonial settings. To explore this dilemma and offer culturally informed solutions, researchers conducted qualitative interviews with Navajo healers who describe the history and role of commercial tobacco within ceremonial contexts. Healers understand the importance of their role on their community’s health and expressed deep concern about the use of commercial tobacco in the ceremonial setting. Healers play an important role in curbing the use of commercial tobacco and limiting the exposure to secondhand smoke in ceremonial settings and beyond. Study implications include the importance of understanding traditional and cultural knowledge and its potential as a pathway to solve contemporary public health issues facing AI communities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Many American Indian (AI) healers are faced with a dilemma of how to maintain the ceremonial uses of traditional tobacco meant to encourage the restoration and balance of mind, body, and spirit, while discouraging commercial tobacco use and protecting against secondhand smoke exposure in ceremonial settings. To explore this dilemma and offer culturally informed solutions, researchers conducted qualitative interviews with Navajo healers who describe the history and role of commercial tobacco within ceremonial contexts. Healers understand the importance of their role on their community’s health and expressed deep concern about the use of commercial tobacco in the ceremonial setting. Healers play an important role in curbing the use of commercial tobacco and limiting the exposure to secondhand smoke in ceremonial settings and beyond. Study implications include the importance of understanding traditional and cultural knowledge and its potential as a pathway to solve contemporary public health issues facing AI communities. |
2015 |
Teufel-Shone, Nicolette; Jiang, Luohua; Beals, Janette; Henderson, William G; Zhang, Lijing; Acton, Kelly J; Roubideaux, Yvette; Manson, Spero M Ethnicity and Health, 20 (4), pp. 327-340, 2015. @article{Teufel-Shone2015b, title = {Demographic characteristics and food choices of participants in the Special Diabetes Program for American Indians Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project}, author = {Nicolette Teufel-Shone and Luohua Jiang and Janette Beals and William G Henderson and Lijing Zhang and Kelly J Acton and Yvette Roubideaux and Spero M Manson}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24954106}, doi = {10.1080/13557858.2014.921890}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {Ethnicity and Health}, volume = {20}, number = {4}, pages = {327-340}, abstract = {OBJECTIVE: American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) suffer a disproportionate burden of diabetes. Identifying food choices of AI/ANs at risk of type 2 diabetes, living in both rural and urban settings, is critical to the development of culturally relevant, evidence-based education strategies designed to reduce morbidity and mortality in this population. DESIGN: At baseline, 3135 AI/AN adults participating in the Special Diabetes Program for American Indians Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project (SDPI-DP) completed a socio-demographic survey and a 27-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The primary dietary behavior goal of SDPI-DP education sessions and lifestyle coaching is changes in food choices, i.e., increased fruits, vegetables and whole grains, decreased high sugar beverages, red meat, and processed foods. Subsequently, program assessment focuses on changes in food types. Foods were delineated using a 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' classification as defined by the educators advising participants. Urban and rural differences were examined using χ(2) tests and two sample t-tests. Multiple linear regressions and linear mixed models were used to assess the association between socio-demographic factors and food choice. RESULTS: Retired participants, those living in urban areas and with high income and education selected healthy foods most frequently. Young males, those with low income and education consumed unhealthy foods most frequently. Selection of unhealthy foods did not differ by urban and rural setting. CONCLUSIONS: The ubiquitous nature of unhealthy food choices makes them hard to avoid. Food choice differences by gender, age, income, and setting suggest that nutrition education should more effectively target and meets the needs of young AI/AN males.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } OBJECTIVE: American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) suffer a disproportionate burden of diabetes. Identifying food choices of AI/ANs at risk of type 2 diabetes, living in both rural and urban settings, is critical to the development of culturally relevant, evidence-based education strategies designed to reduce morbidity and mortality in this population. DESIGN: At baseline, 3135 AI/AN adults participating in the Special Diabetes Program for American Indians Diabetes Prevention Demonstration Project (SDPI-DP) completed a socio-demographic survey and a 27-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The primary dietary behavior goal of SDPI-DP education sessions and lifestyle coaching is changes in food choices, i.e., increased fruits, vegetables and whole grains, decreased high sugar beverages, red meat, and processed foods. Subsequently, program assessment focuses on changes in food types. Foods were delineated using a 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' classification as defined by the educators advising participants. Urban and rural differences were examined using χ(2) tests and two sample t-tests. Multiple linear regressions and linear mixed models were used to assess the association between socio-demographic factors and food choice. RESULTS: Retired participants, those living in urban areas and with high income and education selected healthy foods most frequently. Young males, those with low income and education consumed unhealthy foods most frequently. Selection of unhealthy foods did not differ by urban and rural setting. CONCLUSIONS: The ubiquitous nature of unhealthy food choices makes them hard to avoid. Food choice differences by gender, age, income, and setting suggest that nutrition education should more effectively target and meets the needs of young AI/AN males. |
2012 |
Brown, Betty G; Baldwin, Julie A; Walsh, Margaret L Health disparities among under-served populations: Implications for research, policy and praxis, pp. 3-47, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2012. @inbook{Brown2012, title = {Putting Tribal Nations First: Historical Trends, Current Needs, and Future Directions in Substance Use Prevention for American Indian and Alaska Native Youths}, author = {Betty G Brown and Julie A Baldwin and Margaret L Walsh}, url = {http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/S1479-358X%282012%290000009006}, doi = {10.1108/S1479-358X(2012)0000009006}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-01-01}, booktitle = {Health disparities among under-served populations: Implications for research, policy and praxis}, journal = {Advances in Education in Diverse Communities: Research, Policy and Praxis}, pages = {3-47}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, abstract = {Purpose – The purpose of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive overview of the substance use disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth, the contributing factors to these disparities, proven and promising approaches through strengths-based methods, barriers to implementation of prevention and treatment efforts, and future recommendations for effective programs and research. Approach – We have conducted a thorough literature review of relevant research studies, as well as a review of government, tribal, and community-based curricula and resources. This review of programs is not exhaustive but provides several examples of best practices in the field and suggestions for future directions. Social implications – We strongly advocate that to accurately explore the true etiology of substance abuse and to respond to the concerns that AI/AN have prioritized, it is necessary to utilize a strengths-based approach and draw upon traditional AI/AN perspectives and values, and active community participation in the process. More specifically, prevention and treatment programs should use methods that incorporate elders or intergenerational approaches; foster individual and family skills-building; promote traditional healing methods to recognize and treat historical, cultural, and intergenerational and personal trauma; focus on early intervention; and tailor efforts to each Native nation or community. Value – Ultimately, to reduce substance abuse disparities in AI/AN youth, we must find better ways to merge traditional Native practices with western behavioral health to ensure cultural competency, as well as to develop mechanisms to effect system- and policy-level changes that reduce barriers to care and promote the well-being of AI/AN youth, families, and communities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Purpose – The purpose of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive overview of the substance use disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth, the contributing factors to these disparities, proven and promising approaches through strengths-based methods, barriers to implementation of prevention and treatment efforts, and future recommendations for effective programs and research. Approach – We have conducted a thorough literature review of relevant research studies, as well as a review of government, tribal, and community-based curricula and resources. This review of programs is not exhaustive but provides several examples of best practices in the field and suggestions for future directions. Social implications – We strongly advocate that to accurately explore the true etiology of substance abuse and to respond to the concerns that AI/AN have prioritized, it is necessary to utilize a strengths-based approach and draw upon traditional AI/AN perspectives and values, and active community participation in the process. More specifically, prevention and treatment programs should use methods that incorporate elders or intergenerational approaches; foster individual and family skills-building; promote traditional healing methods to recognize and treat historical, cultural, and intergenerational and personal trauma; focus on early intervention; and tailor efforts to each Native nation or community. Value – Ultimately, to reduce substance abuse disparities in AI/AN youth, we must find better ways to merge traditional Native practices with western behavioral health to ensure cultural competency, as well as to develop mechanisms to effect system- and policy-level changes that reduce barriers to care and promote the well-being of AI/AN youth, families, and communities. |
2009 |
Baldwin, Julie A; Johnson, Jeannette L; Benally, Christine C Building partnerships between indigenous communities and universities: lessons learned in HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention research Journal Article American Journal of Public health, 99 (S1), pp. S77-S82, 2009. @article{Baldwin2009, title = {Building partnerships between indigenous communities and universities: lessons learned in HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention research}, author = {Julie A Baldwin and Jeannette L Johnson and Christine C Benally}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19246672}, doi = {10.2105/AJPH.2008.134585}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-04-01}, journal = {American Journal of Public health}, volume = {99}, number = {S1}, pages = {S77-S82}, abstract = {Many HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention studies in American Indian and Alaska Native communities have been directed by academic researchers with little community input. We examined the challenges in conducting HIV/AIDS-related research in American Indian and Alaska Native communities and the benefits of changing the research paradigm to a community-based participatory model. The lessons we learned illustrate that the research process should be a cyclical one with continual involvement by community members. Steps in the process include (1) building and sustaining collaborative relationships, (2) planning the program together, (3) implementing and evaluating the program in culturally acceptable ways, and (4) disseminating research findings from a tribal perspective. These steps can enhance the long-term capacity of the community to conduct HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention research.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Many HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention studies in American Indian and Alaska Native communities have been directed by academic researchers with little community input. We examined the challenges in conducting HIV/AIDS-related research in American Indian and Alaska Native communities and the benefits of changing the research paradigm to a community-based participatory model. The lessons we learned illustrate that the research process should be a cyclical one with continual involvement by community members. Steps in the process include (1) building and sustaining collaborative relationships, (2) planning the program together, (3) implementing and evaluating the program in culturally acceptable ways, and (4) disseminating research findings from a tribal perspective. These steps can enhance the long-term capacity of the community to conduct HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention research. |