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ArticleHealth promotion international2025

Developing a co-designed, culturally responsive physical activity program for Pasifika communities in Western Sydney, Australia.

Oscar Lederman, Amanda Moors-Mailei, Yvonne Peacock, Grace McKeon, Alessandro Llana, David Burns, Simon Rosenbaum, Cristina M Caperchione

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Oscar LedermanHuman Performance Research Centre, School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Moore Park Rd, Moore Park, Gadigal Land, Eora Nation, Sydney, New South Wales, 2021, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0321-5723
Amanda Moors-MaileiCentre for Social Justice and Inclusion, University of Technology Sydney, Level 16, UTS Building 1, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, Gadigal Land, Eora Nation, Sydney, New South Wales, 2007, Australia.
Yvonne PeacockMulticultural Health Service, Integrated & Community Health, Mt Druitt Community Health Centre, Western Sydney Local Health District, Cnr Buran and, Kelly Cl, Darug Nation, Mount Druitt, Sydney, New South Wales, 2770, Australia.
Grace McKeonNutrition, Exercise, and Social Equity (NExuS), Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, AGSM Building, Gate 11, Botany St, Kensington, Gadigal Land, Eora Nation, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia.
Alessandro LlanaHuman Performance Research Centre, School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Moore Park Rd, Moore Park, Gadigal Land, Eora Nation, Sydney, New South Wales, 2021, Australia.
David BurnsCollective Leisure, 19, 70-78 Cook Rd, Centennial Park, Gadigal Land, Eora Nation, Sydney, New South Wales, 2021, Australia.
Simon RosenbaumNutrition, Exercise, and Social Equity (NExuS), Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, AGSM Building, Gate 11, Botany St, Kensington, Gadigal Land, Eora Nation, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia.
Cristina M CaperchioneHuman Performance Research Centre, School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Moore Park Rd, Moore Park, Gadigal Land, Eora Nation, Sydney, New South Wales, 2021, Australia.

Funding

2023 Social ImpactCentre for Social Justice and InclusionUniversity of Technology
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pasifika communities in Western Sydney experience significant health disparities, particularly related to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and diabetes. Physical activity is known to improve both physical and mental health, yet access to culturally responsive physical activity programs for Pasifika communities is limited. This study leveraged expertise from an Advisory Committee to adopt community-based participatory research (CBPR) through Talanoa to co-design a physical activity program specifically tailored for Pasifika people in Western Sydney. Pasifika mothers were identified as a priority population due to their central role in family health and well-being. The co-design process followed the four stages of Engage, Gather, Understand and Improve, guided by the Fonofale Model of Health to ensure a culturally responsive approach. We report on each stage of the co-design process and the results gathered, highlighting key findings such as the need for culturally safe environments, flexible scheduling, ensuring programs are community-led and addressing key barriers including caregiving responsibilities, sociocultural expectations and health status. The results from this study will guide the implementation of a culturally tailored physical activity program that meets the unique needs and values of the Pasifika community in Western Sydney.

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Community-Based Participatory ResearchExerciseHealth PromotionAdultAustraliaCultural CompetencyFemaleHumansMothersNew South WalesPacific Island PeopleProgram Developmentco-designcommunitycommunity-based participatory researchexercisehealthPacific IslandPasifikaphysical activityTalanoaWestern Sydney

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PMID39835581
PMCPMC11747869

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