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A Mixed Methods Study of 15 Years of Aboriginal Health Research in the Kimberley: ‘We’ve Been Researched, We Think, from Head to Toe, Inside and Outside, Upside Down’

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  • Allaneh Matsumoto

    (Kimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, Broome, WA 6725, Australia)

  • Kelly Blackburn

    (Kimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, Broome, WA 6725, Australia)

  • Billy Spicer

    (Kimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, Broome, WA 6725, Australia)

  • Kimberley Seear

    (Kimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, Broome, WA 6725, Australia)

  • Charmane Johnson

    (Kimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, Broome, WA 6725, Australia)

Abstract

Indigenous peoples have long been the subjects of research, with the burden generally outweighing the benefit. This mixed methods study investigates the characteristics and outcomes of Aboriginal health research in the Kimberley region of Western Australia from 2006–2020 to inform future research practices. Quantitative data from projects submitted to the Kimberley Aboriginal Health Planning Forum Research Subcommittee were reviewed, and key characteristics were recorded and descriptively analysed. Fifteen individuals from a range of local organisations who were involved with research during this time participated in qualitative semi-structured interviews, including 11 Aboriginal people. The project team, including Aboriginal investigators, integrated quantitative and qualitative findings. Three major interview themes were questionable ‘research world’ behaviours; translation of findings and impact of research; and local involvement and control. The experiences of interviewees were congruent with quantitative data for the larger body of projects ( N = 230). Most projects (60%) were not initiated within the Kimberley, with positive impact for local communities often not clear. There were, however, examples of Kimberley Aboriginal-led research excellence. A way forward includes research that is developed, driven, and led by the community; alignment with research priorities; local Aboriginal involvement that is resourced and acknowledged; and comprehensive knowledge translation plans embedded in projects.

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  • Allaneh Matsumoto & Kelly Blackburn & Billy Spicer & Kimberley Seear & Charmane Johnson, 2023. "A Mixed Methods Study of 15 Years of Aboriginal Health Research in the Kimberley: ‘We’ve Been Researched, We Think, from Head to Toe, Inside and Outside, Upside Down’," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-19, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:6:p:4823-:d:1092031
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