A qualitative exploration of Indigenous patients' experiences of racism and perspectives on improving cultural safety within health care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Canada, Indigenous Peoples continue to experience persistent health inequities, resulting in disproportionately poorer health outcomes compared with non-Indigenous Canadians. This study engaged Indigenous patients accessing health care in Vancouver, Canada, about their experiences of racism and improving cultural safety within health care.

Methods

A research team consisting of Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers committed to employing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach and conducting culturally safe research hosted 2 sharing circles in May 2019 with Indigenous people recruited from urban health care settings. Talking circles were led by Indigenous Elders, and thematic analysis was used to identify overarching themes.

Results

A total of 26 participants atte

SUBMITTER: Pilarinos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10158754 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature