Publications by authors named "B Spaeth"
Article Synopsis
- - The study highlights the significant issue of type 2 diabetes in Aboriginal communities, particularly focusing on Ngarrindjeri Country in South Australia, and criticizes the prevalent Western biomedical frameworks that overlook local contexts and strengths.
- - Utilizing a combination of Aboriginal and Western research methods, the study collected qualitative data from 15 participants through yarning sessions, identifying barriers rooted in the impacts of colonization, as well as community strengths that support diabetes care.
- - The findings suggest that despite facing numerous challenges, Aboriginal people in the area possess unique resources and capabilities to combat diabetes, emphasizing the need for health initiatives that respect local knowledge and prioritize community-led, holistic approaches over traditional medical models.
Objectives: This research program involves two phases to identify enablers and barriers to diabetes care for Aboriginal people on Ngarrindjeri country; and co-design a strength-based metabolic syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) remission program with the Ngarrindjeri community.
Study Design: A study protocol on qualitative research.
Methods: The study will recruit Aboriginal people living on Ngarrindjeri country above 18 years of age with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome or T2D.
The COVID-19 pandemic is growing rapidly, with over 37 million cases and more than 1 million deaths reported by mid-October, 2020, with true numbers likely to be much higher in the many countries with low testing rates. Many communities are highly vulnerable to the devastating effects of COVID-19 because of overcrowding in domestic settings, high burden of comorbidities, and scarce access to health care. Access to testing is crucial to globally recommended control strategies, but many communities do not have adequate access to timely laboratory services.
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