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ArticleJMIR research protocols2025

Cultural Adaptation of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Maternal and Child mHealth Intervention: Protocol for a Co-Design and Adaptation Research Study.

Sana Ishaque, Ola Ela, Chris Rissel, Karla Canuto, Kerry Hall, Niranjan Bidargaddi, Annette Briley, Claire T Roberts, Sarah Jane Perkes, Anna Dowling and 1 more

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Sana Ishaque *College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8184-3485
Ola Ela *College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia.ORCID 0009-0007-4339-6673
Chris RisselCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-2156-8581
Karla CanutoCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6184-8249
Kerry HallFirst Peoples Health Unit, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-1392-7644
Niranjan BidargaddiCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2868-9260
Annette BrileyCollege of Nursing and Health Sciences,, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-4266-920X
Claire T RobertsCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-9250-2192
Sarah Jane PerkesThe University of Newcatle, Newcastle, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-1889-7368
Anna DowlingCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3500-037X
Billie BonevskiCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8505-622X

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Abstract

backgroundThere is limited evidence of high-quality, accessible, culturally safe, and effective digital health interventions for Indigenous mothers and babies. Like any other intervention, the feasibility and efficacy of digital health interventions depend on how well they are co-designed with Indigenous communities and their adaptability to intracultural diversity.

objectiveThis study aims to adapt an existing co-designed mobile health (mHealth) intervention app with health professionals and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers living in South Australia.

methodsPotential participants include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pregnant women and mothers of children aged 0-5 years, non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women who are mothers of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander babies, and health professionals who predominantly care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies. Participants will be recruited from multiple Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-specific health services under the local health networks around metropolitan South Australia. In this study, data collection will be carried out via culturally safe, and family-friendly yarning circles, facilitated by Aboriginal research staff to collect feedback on the existing mHealth app from approximately 20 women and 10 health professionals, with the aim to achieve data saturation. This will inform the changes required to the mHealth app. All focus groups and interviews will be audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data will be inductively analyzed using realist epistemology via NVivo software (Lumivero). Themes about the mHealth app's cultural acceptability, usability, and appropriateness will be used to inform the changes applied to the app.

resultsWith the feedback received from participating women and health professionals, changes in the smartphone app will be made to ensure the intervention is supportive and meets the needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers and families in South Australia. Participation of community members will promote ownership, community engagement, and implementation.

conclusionsA co-designed, culturally sensitive, and effective digital health intervention is likely to support Indigenous mothers and their children facing health disparities due to the disruption of Indigenous culture by colaying a foundation for a potential clinical trial and wider implementation. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): PRR1-10.2196/53748.

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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesCulturally Competent CareTelemedicineAdultChild, PreschoolCultural CompetencyFemaleHealth Services, IndigenousHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMobile ApplicationsMothersPregnancyResearch DesignSouth AustraliaAboriginaladaptionappchild healthchildrenco-designcultural adaptationdigital healthdigital health interventiondiversityfemalefocus grouphealth disparitieshealth professionalIndigenousinformationmaternalmHealthmobile phonepregnantpretestingresearch studySouth AustraliatechnologyTorres Straitusabilitywomen

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