Tag Archive for: Culturally Informed Care

Racialization as a Barrier to Achieving Health Equity for Native Americans

/in , , /by

Authors: Vikas Gampa, MD, Kenneth Bernard, MD, MBA, and Michael J. Oldani, PhD, MS

Publication Year: 2020

Last Updated: October 2020

Journal: AMA Journal of Ethics

Keywords: Race

 

Short Abstract: The concept of race has long been known to be complex. Especially within the American Indian/Alaskan Native populations. The concept of race itself has very European roots, and has had long lasting negative effects on the AI/AN population. Using this metric in medicine has proved to be rather controversial especially in terms of the AI/AN community, which is why this particular article highlights the concerns around using this method.

 

Source: Link to Original Article.

Source: https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/racialization-barrier-achieving-health-equity-native-americans/2020-10

NB3 Foundation’s “Keeping Track: A Toolkit for Indigenous Youth Program Evaluation

/in , , , /by

Authors: NB3 Foundation

Publication Year: 2022

Last Updated:

Journal: NB3 Foundation

Keywords: Development; Health Disparities; Minority Groups; Race

 

Short Abstract: The NB3 Foundation have recently released a "Keeping Track: A Toolkit for Indigenous Youth Program Evaluation." This toolkit has been created for the purpose of creating an evaluation process which is inclusive of the indigenous community, and includes data that benefits the indigenous community in particular.

 

Abstract:

 

Source: Link to Original Article.

Source: https://nb3foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/KeepingTrackEvaluationToolkit-1.pdf

Use Of Text Messaging And Facebook Groups To Support The Healthy Children, Strong Families 2 Healthy Lifestyle Intervention For American Indian Families

/in , , , /by

Authors: Megan E Curtis, Sarah E Clingan, Huiying Guo, Yuhui Zhu, Larissa J Mooney, Yih-Ing Hser

Publication Year: 2021

Last Updated: May 2021

Journal: Current Developments in Nutrition

Keywords: American Indian; Health Promotion; Obesity Prevention; Facebook; Text Messaging; Social Media; Family-Based Intervention; Access to Care; Technology; Communication

 

Short Abstract: Delivery of health promotion interventions for AI children via social media was supported to be found helpful by their AI caregivers. Social media may be an area to target in the future for similar programs, as social media accounts generally remain constant over time, while phone numbers are often changed. This intervention delivery method may be of notable help to the urban AI population.

 

Abstract: Background: American Indian (AI) families experience a disproportionately high prevalence of obesity compared to the general US population. Nearly 30% of AI children are obese, but few obesity interventions have been developed to target AI families. Purpose of Study: This study aimed to assess the use and reception of social media and texting technology for sharing health promotion messages to AI/AN parents/guardians as an obesity prevention intervention method for Healthy Children, Strong Families 2. Method: Adult/child dyads were randomized to a control group or the intervention group after being stratified by child weight status. Adults in the intervention group were sent health promotion tips through post mail, text messages, and an optional Facebook group. The families reported feedback a year after the intervention started on their attitudes towards the messages received. Researchers also used Facebook analytics to describe participant interaction with Facebook posts. Sample: AI adults with cell phones in urban and rural settings care for AI children between the ages of 2-5 that are at risk for obesity. Dyads recruited from 4 rural sites; n=240 adult/child pairs and from 1 urban site; n=210 adult/child pairs. Type of Info: Intervention; Intervention reception Results: Text messages and Facebook groups were reported overall to be helpful. Tangible content in messages/posts were reported to be the most helpful, ie ideas for recipes and activities. Urban participants found text messages significantly more helpful than their rural counterparts though. 67.8% of participants joined the Facebook groups, and participants reported higher satisfaction with posts on Facebook compared to text messaging. Urban participants were more likely to engage with Facebook posts compared to rural participants according to Facebook analytical data. 31.7% of participants reported changing their phone number during the intervention trial period. Limitations/Things to Note: Health behaviors in children were not analyzed or tracked. Reception of messages was positive, but that does not indicate whether health behaviors were changed and/or influenced by the communications. Conclusion: Delivery of health promotion interventions for AI children via social media is supported to be found helpful by their AI caregivers. Social media may be an area to target in the future for similar programs, as social media accounts generally remain constant over time, while phone numbers are often changed. This intervention delivery method may be of notable help to the urban AI population.

 

Source: Link to Original Article.

Source: https://academic.oup.com/cdn/article/5/Supplement_4/32/6276718