1 Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, USA.
2 University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Spokane, WA, USA.
J Transcult Nurs. 2018 Jan;29(1):64-73. doi: 10.1177/1043659616679234. Epub 2016 Nov 25.
To improve health and reduce health disparities, research partnerships with American Indian and Alaska Native communities should build on existing traditions and strengths. The overall goal of this pilot project was to clarify the needs of tribal community members and determine strengths and resources available to the community.
Community-based participatory research was the approach used to obtain community input. Data collection methods included, Photovoice ( n = 16), digital storytelling ( n = 4), and community capacity surveys ( n = 128).
Quantitative and qualitative findings supported the need to (1) address youth suicide and substance abuse on the reservation and (2) use preexisting resources available in the community. The results led to the development of a strengths-based intervention incorporating the Gathering of Native American's curriculum.
Integral to the development, implementation, and sustainability of the intervention was the truly reciprocal relationship developed between community and university partners.
为了改善健康状况并减少健康差距，与美洲印第安人和阿拉斯加原住民社区的研究伙伴关系应建立在现有传统和优势的基础上。本试点项目的总体目标是明确部落社区成员的需求，并确定社区的优势和可用资源。
本研究采用基于社区的参与式研究方法来获取社区的意见。数据收集方法包括照片分享（n = 16）、数字故事讲述（n = 4）和社区能力调查（n = 128）。
定量和定性结果均支持以下需求：（1）解决保留地的青年自杀和药物滥用问题；（2）利用社区中现有的资源。这些结果促使制定了一项基于优势的干预措施，其中纳入了“北美原住民的聚会”课程。
社区和大学合作伙伴之间真正的互惠关系是干预措施的开发、实施和可持续性的关键。
