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- Title
Chronic disease self-management programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Factors influencing participation in an urban setting.
- Authors
Parmenter, Joni; Basit, Tabinda; Nelson, Alison; Crawford, Emma; Kitter, Bryony
- Abstract
<bold>Issue Addressed: </bold>Evidence suggests that participation in a Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSM) program improves the health of clients. Many factors are known to influence participation in these programs for the broader Australian population. However, less is known about why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders choose to participate. This study identifies key factors that support or enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to participate in a CDSM program in an urban setting.<bold>Methods: </bold>Twelve focus groups were undertaken with a total of 102 participants who were diagnosed with or at risk of chronic disease. These participants were recruited from the Work It Out program, a CDSM program comprising exercise and health education. The Work It Out program is specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and delivered by an Aboriginal led and community-controlled organisation in South-East and Central Queensland. The study received ethical clearance through the Behavioural and Social Sciences Ethical Review Committee at The University of Queensland (Approval Number 2011001283).<bold>Results: </bold>Findings indicate that key features of program design based on a culturally responsive approach influences participation. The main features are as follows: providing easy access to the program; permitting flexibility in attendance; a group environment; the approach of program staff that prioritises relationship building; personalised and integrated care; communicating result regularly; and ensuring community ownership of the program.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>These findings are useful to consider when designing a health program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Programs which are culturally responsive and include the design features identified in this study are more likely to increase participation amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. SO WHAT?: Increasing participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in CDSM programs using the design features identified in the paper may contribute significantly in closing the health disparity gap.
- Subjects
QUEENSLAND; TORRES Strait Islanders; UNIVERSITY of Queensland; CHRONIC diseases; PARTICIPATION; HEALTH programs; HEALTH education; CHRONIC disease treatment; FOCUS groups; QUALITATIVE research; RESEARCH funding; HEALTH promotion
- Publication
Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 2020, Vol 31, Issue 1, p104
- ISSN
1036-1073
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1002/hpja.256