A framework for preferred practices in conducting culturally competent health research in a multicultural society

Health Research Policy and Systems

Ben Harris-Roxas¹  Lisa Woodland²  Cathy O’Callaghan³  Ilse Blignault⁴ 

[1] Priority Populations, Population and Community Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, 301 Forbes St, 2010, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia;Population and Community Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, 301 Forbes St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, 2010, Sydney, NSW, Australia;Priority Populations, Population and Community Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, 301 Forbes St, 2010, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia;South Eastern Sydney Research Collaboration Hub, Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of NSW, Level 3, AGSM Building, UNSW, 2052, Sydney, NSW, Australia;South Eastern Sydney Research Collaboration Hub, Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of NSW, Level 3, AGSM Building, UNSW, 2052, Sydney, NSW, Australia;Translational Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Translational Health Research Institute, Building 3, David Pilgrim Avenue, 2560, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia;

关键词: Multicultural;    Research;    Ethnic minorities;    Culturally and linguistically diverse;    Cultural competence;    Community-based research;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12961-020-00657-y

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundImproving the health and well-being of the whole population requires that health inequities be addressed. In an era of unprecedented international migration, meeting the health care needs of growing multicultural or multiethnic societies presents major challenges for health care systems and for health researchers. Considerable literature exists on the methodological and ethical difficulties of conducting research in a cross-cultural context; however, there is a need for a framework to guide health research in multicultural societies.MethodsThe framework was informed by “research on research” that we have undertaken in community and primary health care settings in Sydney, Australia. Case studies are presented as illustrative examples.ResultsWe present a framework for preferred practices in conducting health research that is culturally informed, high-quality, safe, and actionable.ConclusionsThe framework is not intended to be universal, however many of its aspects will have relevance for health research generally. Application of the framework for preferred practices could potentially make health research more culturally competent, thus enabling enhanced policies, programmes and practices to better meet population health needs. The framework needs to be further tested and refined in different contexts.

【 授权许可】

CC BY