Table 6 Summary of Community Engagement Themes and Corresponding Study Features
Community Engagement Themes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Adapting for Cultural Appropriateness | Articles n (%) | Inclusion of Community Outreach | Articles n (%) |
• PR model or Aboriginal framework used | 18 (78) | • Met with tribal councils to obtain study approval | 11 (48) |
• Adapted program features following community feedback (culturally appropriate messages, language, Indigenous art/graphics) | 10 (43) | • Used community leadership to develop local capacity to sustain program | 6 (26) |
• Community members included to analyze/ interpret study findings | 5 (22) | • Created partnership or long-standing relationship | 7 (30) |
• Used yarning style interviews or talking circles | 5 (22) | • Researcher identified/confirmed area of priority with community | 6 (26) |
• Confirmed intervention adaptation following initial engagement | 5 (22) | • Created reports on study progress to distribute to communities | 3 (13) |
• Hired local bilingual research assistant to explain study to community members prior to interview | 2 (9) | • Community members led conduct of study | 2 (9) |
• Community members identified area of priority | 1 (4) | ||