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Community-Engaged Development of a Nutrition Curriculum: The Go Healthy Indigenous-Supported Agriculture Study
Tara L Maudrie1, Cassandra J Nguyen2, Susanna V Lopez3
1Center for Indigenous Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|November 30, 2024
Summary
Osage Nation community members defined healthy eating, leading to an 8-module nutrition curriculum. This community-driven approach enhances Indigenous health and food sovereignty through agriculture programs.
Area of Science:
- Community-based participatory research in Indigenous nutrition.
- Public health and curriculum development.
- Food sovereignty and Indigenous agriculture.
Background:
- Understanding community-specific definitions of healthy eating is crucial for effective nutrition interventions.
- Engaging Indigenous communities ensures cultural relevance and promotes health equity.
- Existing Indigenous-supported agriculture programs offer a platform for nutrition education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collaboratively define healthy eating concepts within the Osage Nation community.
- To develop a culturally relevant nutrition curriculum based on community input.
- To integrate the developed curriculum into an existing Indigenous agriculture program.
Main Methods:
- Employed a mixed-methods approach combining group concept mapping (GCM) and focus group discussions (FGD).
- GCM involved 54 participants from an Indigenous agriculture program to identify healthy eating concepts.
- FGDs with GCM participants and an advisory group provided feedback on curriculum clarity, efficacy, and relevance.
Main Results:
- Identified five distinct concept clusters defining healthy eating within the Osage community.
- Developed an 8-module nutrition curriculum based on these community-identified concepts.
- FGD participants found the curriculum to be clear, potentially efficacious, and relevant.
Conclusions:
- Community engagement successfully established a framework for healthy eating within the Osage Nation.
- The developed nutrition curriculum is poised for integration into Indigenous agriculture initiatives.
- Further research is recommended on program sustainability and the cultural impact on Indigenous health and food sovereignty.
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