ArticlePreventing chronic disease2012
Identifying gaps in asthma education, health promotion, and social support for Mi'kmaq families in Unama'ki (Cape Breton), Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Measuring physical literacy in Mi'kma'ki: an initial determination of Indigenous (Mi'kmaw) students' physical literacy.International journal of circumpolar health · 2026Article
- Parents' self-reported experiences and information needs related to acute pediatric asthma exacerbations: A mixed studies systematic review.PEC innovation · 2022Review
- Are we walking the talk of participatory Indigenous health research? A scoping review of the literature in Atlantic Canada.PloS one · 2021Article
- Mālama nā makua i nā keiki me ka hānō: Native Hawaiian Parents Caring for Their Children with Asthma (Part 2).Asian/Pacific Island nursing journal · 2019Article
- Factors that impact access to ongoing health care for First Nation children with a chronic condition.BMC health services research · 2018Review
- Asthma Prevention and Management for Aboriginal People: Lessons From Mi'kmaq Communities, Unama'ki, Canada, 2012.Preventing chronic disease · 2016Article
- Health research involving First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and their communities.Paediatrics & child health · 2014Article
- Asthma education program for First Nations children: an exemplar of the knowledge-to-action framework.Canadian respiratory journalArticle
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Abstract
introductionAsthma is the most common chronic condition affecting Aboriginal youth aged 8 to 12 years in Canada. Research investigating psychosocial challenges associated with asthma is limited. This study examines support resources, support-seeking strategies, support and education needs, and intervention preferences of Aboriginal youth with asthma and their caregivers in an effort to encourage community-wide, health-promoting behaviors.
methodsWe employed a community-based participatory research design to conduct interviews with 21 youths aged 8 to 12 years and 17 caregivers from 5 Mi'kmaq communities in Unama'ki (Cape Breton) Nova Scotia, Canada. After conducting interviews that explored existing and desired social, educational, and health support in participating communities, we held a 2-day asthma camp to engage participants in asthma education, social support networking, and cultural activities. At the camp, we collected data through participant observation, sharing circles, focus groups, and youth drawings of their experiences living with asthma.
resultsOur study yielded 4 key findings: 1) asthma triggers included household mold, indoor smoking, pets, season change, strenuous exercise, extreme cold, and humidity; 2) social and educational support is lacking in Mi'kmaq communities despite a strong desire for these services; 3) cultural, linguistic, and geographic barriers to accessing support exist; and 4) family members are primary support resources.
conclusionImproved support and educational resources are needed to foster effective Mi'kmaq asthma support networks. Future asthma interventions for marginalized populations must be culturally meaningful and linguistically accessible to those using and providing asthma support.
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