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The Unexpected Benefits of a Decolonized Knowledge Translation Initiative for Indigenous Mother Participants

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QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
卷 33, 期 7, 页码 638-646

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SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/10497323231167308

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Indigenous knowledge translation; knowledge translation; trauma- and violence-informed care

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The Western approach to knowledge translation in health research has been criticized for not aligning with Indigenous ways of knowing and sharing knowledge. In contrast, Indigenous knowledge translation focuses on sharing knowledge that contributes to a good life. While Western KT aims to bridge the gap between knowledge and action, Indigenous knowledge is practical and based on centuries-old practices, such as oral traditions and cross-cultural sharing. This article discusses the development of a decolonized KT strategy.
Western health research's approach to knowledge translation (KT) has been criticized by Indigenous scholars, leaders, and communities for its misalignment with Indigenous ways of knowing and relational approaches to sharing knowledge. Conversely, Indigenous KT is understood as 'sharing what we know about living a good life' (Kaplan-Myrth & Smylie, 2006). Whereas KT in Euro-Western science contexts focuses on closing the know-do gap implying a separation of knowledge and action, knowledge in the Indigenous context is inherently practical and based on centuries old practices including oral traditions, experiential knowledge, and cross-cultural sharing. This article describes the development of a decolonized KT strategy. This community-engaged KT initiative was developed at the suggestion of Indigenous mothers who participated in a research study in Hamilton, Canada, which examined their experiences using health care to meet the health needs of their infants. Indigenous mothers participated in three main roles related to the KT activities: sharing their story in video, participating as team members on an Advisory Board, and directing the creation of a video series and website educational resource (KT strategy). Five Indigenous mothers participated as members of the Advisory Board. The process of participating had positive impacts on the mothers, namely, empowerment, strength, 'I am not alone', and healing. These unexpected findings, which go beyond the original project purpose to create an educational resource, show the significant and important benefits for research participants, particularly those from Indigenous communities, to be involved in decolonized KT strategies.

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