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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Decolonizing global health research: experiences from the women in health and their economic, equity and livelihood statuses during emergency preparedness and response (WHEELER) study.

Ahmed Adam, Lisa Lazarus, Bernadette Kina, Robert Lorway, Bilali Mazoya, Michaela Mantel, Marleen Temmerman, Lisa Avery, Evaline Langat

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Ahmed AdamDepartment of Health Services, Mombasa County Government, Mombasa, Kenya.
Lisa LazarusDepartment of Community Health Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Bernadette KinaDepartment of Community Health Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Robert LorwayDepartment of Community Health Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Bilali MazoyaDepartment of Health Services, Kilifi County Government, Kilifi, Kenya.
Michaela MantelCenter of Excellence in Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Marleen TemmermanCenter of Excellence in Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Lisa AveryDepartment of Community Health Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Evaline LangatCenter of Excellence in Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.

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Abstract

Decolonizing global health research involves rethinking power structures and research collaboration to prioritize the voices and experiences of communities that have been historically marginalized. Cross-sectoral and cross-regional partnerships based on reciprocity, trust, and transparency can be facilitated by decolonized research frameworks. To address global health issues in a way that is inclusive, context-specific, and genuinely advantageous to all parties involved, especially communities most impacted by health disparities, the ethics behind this change is imperative. We applied a decolonizing health research approach to the Women in Health and their Economic, Equity, and Livelihood Statuses During Emergency Preparedness and Response (WHEELER) study to explore the connections between gender, health, and economic equity in times of crisis in two counties in Kenya. This paper outlines seven key dimensions that guided the WHEELER study in transforming power dynamics in research, decolonizing research processes, and fostering equitable partnerships. The study employed participatory methodologies, integrating the Equity in Partnership instrument from the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) Principles, human-centered design (HCD), and gender-based analysis to ensure inclusivity, gender sensitivity, and active participation. The participatory approach was implemented through the engagement of a Community Research Advisory Group (CRAG) and a Local Advisory Board (LAB). Utilizing mixed methods and community-engaged processes, the study fostered reciprocal growth, learning, and change among local health officials and research teams. Our participatory approach fostered strengthened engagement, promoted shared decision-making, and enhanced the sense of ownership among policy implementers throughout the research process.

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Disaster PlanningGlobal HealthHealth EquityAdultCommunity-Based Participatory ResearchFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHumansKenyaCOVID-19decolonizationglobal healthhealthcare workershuman-centered designKenyapartnerships/coalitions

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PMID40206159
PMCPMC11978830

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