The Perspectives of Young Indigenous People on Chronic Disease Prevention Programs: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

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dc.contributor.authorSinka, V.
dc.contributor.authorKerr, M.
dc.contributor.authorDickson, M.
dc.contributor.authorStephens, J.H.
dc.contributor.authorCraig, J.C.
dc.contributor.authorVastani, R.T.
dc.contributor.authorHewage, A.H.
dc.contributor.authorDal Grande, E.
dc.contributor.authorJauré, A.
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractThis review explores the perspectives of Indigenous young people aged 10 to 24 on programs aimed at preventing chronic diseases, which are prevalent among Indigenous populations and tend to increase with age. This study synthesizes findings from 13 qualitative studies conducted across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, involving 441 participants. The analysis identified four key themes. First, safeguarding food sovereignty emerged as a foundational priority, emphasizing access to traditional foods, nutritional needs, and food security. Second, empowering emerging leaders through the transfer of traditional wisdom and knowledge was recognized as vital for fostering agency and influence within communities. Third, strengthening the sociocultural fabric involved promoting community inclusion, securing community buy-in, and emphasizing the importance of elders and family involvement, alongside integrating cultural practices into health initiatives. Fourth, navigating challenges such as disengagement due to limited health knowledge and ambiguity surrounding health trajectories highlighted barriers that need addressing. The findings suggest that effective programs should involve family members, build community capacity, and foster leadership among Indigenous youth. Culturally appropriate community-developed interventions that actively engage Indigenous youth are essential for meaningful impact. This study highlights the importance of partnership with Indigenous communities to develop tailored programs that respect cultural practices and address specific needs, ultimately aiming to reduce the disproportionate burden of chronic disease in Indigenous populations through culturally sensitive youth-centered approaches.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityVictoria Sinka, Marianne Kerr, Michelle Dickson, Jacqueline H. Stephens, Jonathan C. Craig, Rahim T. Vastani, Amandi Hiyare Hewage, Eleonora Dal Grande, and Allison Jauré
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Adolescent Health, 2025; 77(2):181-190
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.04.005
dc.identifier.issn1054-139X
dc.identifier.issn1879-1972
dc.identifier.orcidDal Grande, E. [0000-0002-5919-3893]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2440/147827
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/2030705
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1135271
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1183689
dc.rights© 2025 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.04.005
dc.subjectIndigenous; Youth; Qualitative; Health promotion; Chronic disease prevention
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshChronic Disease
dc.subject.meshQualitative Research
dc.subject.meshAdolescent
dc.subject.meshChild
dc.subject.meshHealth Services, Indigenous
dc.subject.meshCanada
dc.subject.meshUnited States
dc.subject.meshAustralia
dc.subject.meshNew Zealand
dc.subject.meshYoung Adult
dc.subject.meshIndigenous Peoples
dc.titleThe Perspectives of Young Indigenous People on Chronic Disease Prevention Programs: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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