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Issues in Using Four Languages in a Culturally Tailored Technology-Based Intervention Study: Asian American Breast
Eun-Ok Im1, Dongmi Kim, Jianing Quan
1Author Affiliation: The University of Texas at Austin.
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|February 6, 2025
Summary
Providing culturally tailored technology interventions for diverse populations requires careful language considerations. This study highlights challenges in multilingual translation for Asian American breast cancer survivors, offering insights for future research.
Area of Science:
- Health disparities
- Cancer survivorship
- Health technology
Background:
- Culturally competent care necessitates language concordance.
- Multilingual challenges in technology-based interventions for minority groups are under-explored.
- Asian American breast cancer survivors with depressive symptoms are a key population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss issues encountered using four languages in a technology-based intervention study.
- To offer suggestions for future multilingual, culturally tailored research.
- Focus on cancer pain management for Asian American breast cancer survivors.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of research team diaries, meeting recordings, and online communications.
- Investigation of a culturally tailored technology-based intervention study.
- Involved a team addressing four different languages.
Main Results:
- Recruitment of qualified multilingual translators proved difficult.
- Translator characteristics influenced word selection.
- Ensuring conceptual equivalence in measurements presented challenges.
- Contextual translation informed by cultural understanding was essential.
- Avoiding stigmatizing language and managing repetitive steps were key issues.
Conclusions:
- Methodological and conceptual issues in multilingual research must be addressed.
- Future technology-based interventions require careful consideration of language and culture.
- Recommendations provided for culturally tailored research among racial/ethnic minorities.
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