Indigenous Resiliency During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Kaapu Kristi, McKinley Catherine, Johnson-Jennings Michelle
Primary Institution: Tulane University
Hypothesis
How do Indigenous people cope with the social, behavioral, and mental health determinants of health during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Conclusion
Indigenous women showed resilience in the face of systemic inequities during the COVID-19 pandemic by advocating for themselves and upholding cultural values.
Supporting Evidence
- Indigenous people faced higher rates of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization.
- Participants reported negative medical and healthcare experiences.
- Resiliency themes included self-advocacy and cultural values.
Takeaway
This study shows that Indigenous women found ways to stay strong and support each other during tough times caused by COVID-19.
Methodology
Community-based, critical ethnographic interviews were conducted with head-of-household women.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported experiences and perceptions of healthcare.
Limitations
The study focused only on head-of-household women, which may not represent all Indigenous experiences.
Participant Demographics
Participants were head-of-household women aged 29-56 years old.
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