“If you show them respect, you’re going to [get] respect back": a theory for engaging First Nations for knowledge translation within a national nutrition and health survey

Abstract

Paper summary generated by OpenAI: This study explores effective community engagement strategies for knowledge translation (KT) within First Nations (FNs) communities, focusing on the Food, Environment, Health, and Nutrition of First Nations Children and Youth (FEHNCY) survey in Canada. Through in-depth interviews, focus groups, and a modified Talking Circle, the research identifies key contexts, interventions, and mechanisms that facilitate KT, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous leadership, community decision-making, and the integration of FNs knowledge systems. The findings contribute to a middle-range theory that underscores the significance of respectful relationships and community empowerment in achieving meaningful health outcomes. This work represents a pioneering effort to develop a theoretical framework for KT in Indigenous health research based on primary data.