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Enablers and Challenges of Dietary Interventions and Change for Pacific Peoples Living in Aotearoa, New Zealand: A Scoping Review.

Tutangi A Amataiti, Amber Parry-Strong, Soana Muimuiheata, Morag Wright-McNaughton, Christine Barthow, Christina McKerchar, Bernadette Jones, Kirsten J Coppell, Jeremy D Krebs, Rosemary M Hall

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Tutangi A AmataitiDepartment of Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington 6242, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0002-7661-0564
Amber Parry-StrongEndocrine, Diabetes and Research Centre, Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley - Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand, Wellington 6021, New Zealand.
Soana MuimuiheataMiddlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau - Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand, Auckland 1640, New Zealand.
Morag Wright-McNaughtonDepartment of Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington 6242, New Zealand.
Christine BarthowDepartment of Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington 6242, New Zealand.
Christina McKercharDepartment of Population Health, University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand.
Bernadette JonesDepartment of Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington 6242, New Zealand.
Kirsten J CoppellDepartment of Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington 6242, New Zealand.
Jeremy D KrebsDepartment of Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington 6242, New Zealand.
Rosemary M HallDepartment of Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington 6242, New Zealand.

Funding

University of Otago Pacific IslandsUniversity of Otago Pacific Islands Doctoral ScholarshipUniversity of Otago Research
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPacific Peoples face increasing rates of metabolic diseases, yet interventions for healthy dietary change are rarely focused on Pacific communities or centered around the cultural values and socio-cultural environment of Pacific Peoples.

objectiveIn this scoping review we aimed to systematically identify enablers and challenges of dietary change for Pacific Peoples in Aotearoa, New Zealand (AoNZ), and Australia. DATA SOURCES: Medline (OVID), Embase (OVID), Scopus, Indigenous health (informIT), CINAHL (EBSCO), NZ Research, and Web of Science databases were searched from inception until July 2021. DATA EXTRACTION: We performed this review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) Checklist, Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Of 10 963 articles identified, 19 were selected for review. Eight articles focused solely on Pacific Peoples and 11 included Pacific Peoples alongside other groups. Seventeen articles reported consultations with Pacific communities, utilized Pacific research methodology, or included authors of Pacific heritage. DATA SYNTHESIS: The Pacific Health model "Kato Polopola" (food basket) was utilized to synthesize the findings. This model includes 12 domains reflecting values commonly shared across Pacific Island cultures: family, community, church, and concepts, impacting the relationship between Pacific Peoples and food.

resultsKey enablers to engaging in positive dietary change centered on cultural values of Pacific communities: inclusion of the whole family; use of a holistic approach to physical and spiritual health; the significance of food in preserving cultural traditions; and co-design and facilitation performed with the Pacific Community. Crucially, the main challenges identified were primarily related to the social determinants of health and well-being.

conclusionDespite alarming health outcomes for Pacific Peoples living in AoNZ, this scoping review highlights the paucity of research addressing healthy dietary change for Pacific communities. Pacific-led research, based on Pacific values, is essential to promote meaningful change, alongside addressing the social determinants of health. This review provides a valuable basis for future research.

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DietDiet, HealthyHealth PromotionPacific Island PeopleHumansNew Zealanddietary changedietary interventionsdiet modificationsPacific IslandersPacific Peoples

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PMID40560151
PMCPMC12665977

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