Community engagement in Indigenous food systems contamination studies: A systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Indigenous food systems are vital for maintaining cultural practices, physical and mental well-being, and community health. However, these systems are increasingly threatened by environmental contamination, exacerbating health disparities. Despite growing recognition of the importance of Indigenous knowledge in environmental health research, there is limited systematic evidence on how well community engagement is incorporated into studies investigating contamination of Indigenous food systems. This scoping review aims to assess reported practices for engaging Indigenous Peoples and the use of study results to support community-driven initiatives.

Methods

A systematic scoping review was conducted on peer-reviewed articles published between January 2010 and July 2

SUBMITTER: Andrade-Rivas F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12617898 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature