Balancing culture, ethics, and methods in qualitative health research with Aboriginal Peoples

Meadows, L. M.

Balancing culture, ethics, and methods in qualitative health research with Aboriginal Peoples [electronic resource] - 2003 - 1 online resource

Including Aboriginal women in qualitative health research expands our understanding of factors that contribute to their health and well-being. As part of the larger WHEALTH study, we gathered qualitative health data on midlife Aboriginal women living both on and off reserves. Despite careful planning and a commitment to methodological congruence and purposiveness we encountered a number of challenges that raised ethical questions. We present how we addressed these issues as we attempted to produce ethical, culturally sensitive, and sound research in a timely fashion. This article provides important considerations for other researchers and funding bodies while illustrating the benefits of working with Aboriginal women as an under researched population.


Research--Methodology
Health--Research
Women--Health aspects--Research
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