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Connie K Y Nguyen-Truong1, Jacqueline Leung2, Kapiolani Micky3
1Washington State University College of Nursing in Vancouver, Washington, United States.
Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal
|October 12, 2020
Summary
This pilot project developed a parent leadership curriculum for the Micronesian Islander community, transforming shy parents into empowered advocates. The culturally responsive approach fostered collaboration and highlighted the need for expanded outreach.
Area of Science:
- Community Health
- Public Health Research
- Health Equity
Background:
- Pilot project focused on capacity building within the Micronesian Islander community.
- Aims to prepare community and academic partners for community organizing.
- Foundation for systemic change in healthcare and school systems through collaborative leadership.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, implement, and evaluate the "Rekki Lemnak [Thinking of] Parent Leadership" curriculum.
- To build team leadership and research capacity for community organizing.
- To foster a sustainable, culturally responsive partnership between community and academic entities.
Main Methods:
- Community-based participatory research and Popular Education principles guided curriculum development.
- A nine-workshop series was conducted over one year, co-led by community and academic partners.
- Partnership included Micronesian Islander parent leaders, community organization representatives, and academic nurse researchers.
Main Results:
- Micronesian Islander parent leaders transformed from shy to empowered voices.
- A strong sense of togetherness emerged between diverse community and academic participants.
- Identified a significant need for increased outreach to the broader Micronesian Islander population.
Conclusions:
- The "Rekki Lemnak [Thinking of] Parent Leadership" curriculum shows potential for translation to other partnerships.
- Culturally responsive research necessitates sustained investment in authentic community partnerships.
- Building and maintaining genuine partnerships is crucial for effective research within Micronesian Islander communities.
Keywords:
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