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Using Talanoa in Community-Based Research with Australian Pacific Islander Women with Type 2 Diabetes.
Summary
Culturally tailored research using talanoa empowered Australian Pacific Islander (API) women to improve type 2 diabetes prevention and management. This community-academic partnership fostered dialogue and knowledge sharing for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community-Based Participatory Research
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects Australian Pacific Islander (API) women.
- Limited culturally tailored interventions exist for diabetes prevention and management in API communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To build capacity with API women in Queensland using a community-based research methodology.
- To develop culturally relevant methods for information sharing and knowledge building related to type 2 diabetes.
Main Methods:
- Employed talanoa, a community-based research methodology.
- Facilitated a community-academia partnership for co-design and conduct of research.
- Utilized talanoa for partnership negotiation, steering committee formation, and community engagement.
Main Results:
- Talanoa guided research processes, including knowledge collection and dissemination.
- Established protocols for effective community engagement.
- Co-constructed knowledge and community outcomes through participatory processes.
Conclusions:
- Community-academia partnerships and talanoa promote dialogue for diabetes prevention and management.
- Culturally relevant participatory approaches enhance engagement in API communities.
- Empowered API women through capacity building and knowledge sharing.
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