Examining conceptions of hope to inform development of strength-based activities to prevent type 2 diabetes among Indigenous youth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Canada, Indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes (T2D) and related complications due to the lasting impacts of colonization, cultural dispossession, and social inequities. Early onset of T2D is associated with various long-term co-morbidities, emphasizing the importance of efforts to support the health and well-being of Indigenous youth with the aim to prevent T2D. To address disproportionate rates of T2D among Indigenous youth, Indigenous community partners and our research team are co-designing culturally-informed health resources and activities. To guide development, we conducted qualitative research in a mid-western Canadian province to explore Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and adults' conceptions of hope relative to wellness a

SUBMITTER: Spurr S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12461991 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature