What do you mean by engagement? - evaluating the use of community engagement in the design and implementation of chronic disease-based interventions for Indigenous populations - scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indigenous populations have remained strong and resilient in maintaining their unique culture and values, despite centuries of colonial oppression. Unfortunately, a consequential result of facing years of adversity has led Indigenous populations to experience a disproportionate level of poorer health outcomes compared to non-Indigenous populations. Specifically, the rate of Indigenous chronic disease prevalence has significantly increased in the last decade. Many of the unique issues Indigenous populations experience are deeply rooted in their colonial history and the intergenerational traumas that has subsequently impacted their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. With this, to better improve Indigenous health outcomes, understanding the local context

SUBMITTER: Wali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7788761 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature