Using participatory action research to co-design perinatal support strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents experiencing complex trauma.
| dc.contributor.author | Reid C. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gee G. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Bennetts S.K. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Clark Y. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Atkinson C. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dyall D. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nicholson J.M. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Chamberlain C. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-11-19T05:30:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-11-19T05:30:40Z | |
| dc.date.copyright | 2022 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-08-30 | en |
| dc.description.abstract | Problem & background: Support is important for all parents but critical for those experiencing complex trauma. The The Healing the Past by Nurturing the Future project uses participatory action research to co-design effective perinatal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents. Aim(s): This research aims to identify and refine culturally appropriate support strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents experiencing complex trauma. Design(s): We presented our synthesised eight parent support goals and 60 strategies, collated from Elder and parent focus groups, previous participatory workshops, and evidence reviews, for discussion at a stakeholder workshop. Stakeholder perspectives were captured using a three-point agreement activity and, self- and scribe-recorded comments. Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal researchers analysised the qualitative data, to identify core factors which might facilitate or help enact the parenting related goals. Finding(s): Overall, stakeholders (n = 37) strongly endorsed all eight goals. Workshop attendees (57% Aboriginal) represented multiple stakeholder roles including Elder, parent and service provider. Four core factors were identified as crucial for supporting parents to heal from complex trauma: Culture (cultural traditions, practices and strengths), Relationality (family, individual, community and services), Safety (frameworks, choice and control) and Timing (the right time socio-emotionally and stage of parenting). Discussion(s): Context-specific support tailored to the Culture, Relationality, Safety, and Timing needs of parents is essential. These four factors are important elements to help enact or facilitate parenting support strategies. Conclusion(s): Further work is now required to develop practical resources for parents, and to implement and evaluate these strategies in perinatal care to address cumulative and compounding cycles of intergenerational trauma.Copyright © 2021 The Authors | |
| dc.description.grant | Organisation: La Trobe University Organisation No: 501100001215 Country: Australia | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Women and Birth. Vol.35(5), 2022, pp. e494-e501. | |
| dc.identifier.doi | https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2021.12.005 | |
| dc.identifier.institution | (Reid, Bennetts, Nicholson, Chamberlain) Judith Lumley Centre, George Singer Building, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia | |
| dc.identifier.institution | (Gee) Intergenerational Health Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia | |
| dc.identifier.institution | (Gee) School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia | |
| dc.identifier.institution | (Bennetts) Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia | |
| dc.identifier.institution | (Clark) South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA, Australia | |
| dc.identifier.institution | (Atkinson) We Al-li Pty Ltd, Goolmangar, NSW, Australia | |
| dc.identifier.institution | (Dyall) Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory, Darwin, NT, Australia | |
| dc.identifier.institution | (Chamberlain) Centre for Health Equity, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia | |
| dc.identifier.institution | (Chamberlain) NGANGK YIRA, Murdoch University Research Centre for Aboriginal Health and Social Equity, WA, Australia | |
| dc.identifier.pubmedid | 34961730 [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=34961730] | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://lowitja.intersearch.com.au/handle/1/841 | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Women and Birth | |
| dc.subject.keywords | Mental health | |
| dc.subject.keywords | Maternal health | |
| dc.subject.keywords | Research practice | |
| dc.title | Using participatory action research to co-design perinatal support strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents experiencing complex trauma. | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dc.type.studyortrial | Qualitative study |