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Fa’afaletui : A Framework for the Promotion of Renal Health in an Australian Samoan Community

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McCarthy, Alexandra, Shaban, Ramon, Stone, Cassandra·2011·Journal of Transcultural Nursing

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Purpose: Samoan communities in Australia exhibit a disproportionate rate of kidney disease compared with other Australians. This article describes a research project that used a culturally sensitive framework, Fa’afaletui, to help reduce the barriers of language and culture and increase our understanding of the factors contributing to kidney disease, in one Samoan community in Australia. Design: Semistructured group interviews were undertaken with Samoan community families and groups. The interviews were analyzed according to key concepts embedded in the Fa’afaletui framework. Findings: Four factors associated with health risks in this Samoan community emerged: diet and exercise, issues related to the collective (incorporating the village, church, and family), tapu or cultural protocols, and the importance of language. Conclusions: The findings suggest that future kidney health promotion initiatives within this Samoan community will be more effective if they are sensitive to Samoan cultural norms, language, and context.

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Authors
McCarthy, A., Shaban, R., & Stone, C.
Affiliations
  • Queensland University of Technology (AU)
  • Griffith University (AU)
  • Logan Hospital (AU)
Corresponding author
McCarthy, Alexandra
Venue
Journal of Transcultural Nursing
Published
2010-12-29
Volume
22
Issue
1
Pages
55-62
ISSN
  • 1043-6596 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-7832
OpenAlex
W2320936853
Cited by
23
References
24
Citations by year
2023: 1 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2012: 1
FWCI
0.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Transcultural Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • QUT ePrints (Queensland University of Technology) (submittedVersion)
  • Griffith Research Online (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Cultural Competency in Health Care
  • Social Sciences › Health › Public Health and Social Inequalities
Keywords
kidney disease, Samoan community, culturally sensitive health promotion, language barriers, tapu, cultural protocols, diet and exercise, collective health, family and community influence
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Australia, Communication, Community Health Services, Culture, Family Health, Female, Health Promotion, Health Status, Humans, Interview, Psychological, Kidney, Language, Male, Middle Aged, Residence Characteristics, Health Behavior, Transcultural Nursing, Samoa, Social Marketing, Cultural Competency, Young Adult

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