Diverse methodological approaches to a Circumpolar multi-site case study which upholds and responds to local and Indigenous community research processes in the Arctic

ABSTRACTThis paper outlines the methodological approaches to a multi-site Circumpolar case study exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on Indigenous and remote communities in 7 of 8 Arctic countries. Researchers involved with the project implemented a three-phase multi-site case study to assess the posi...

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Published in:International Journal of Circumpolar Health
Main Authors: Gwen K. Healey Akearok, Ay’aqulluk Jim Chaliak, Katie Cueva, David Cook, Christina VL Larsen, Lára Jóhannsdóttir, Lena Maria Nilsson, Miguel San Sebastián, Malory Peterson, Ulla Timlin, Ann Ragnhild Broderstadt, Inger Dagsvold, Susanna Siri, Ingelise Olesen, Jon Petter A. Stoor, Arja Rautio, Elizabeth Rink, Josée G. Lavoie
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024
Subjects:
Indigenous peoples
arctic
community-based research
mixed methods
circumpolar
arctic research
Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine
RC955-962
Circumpolar Health
Greenland
Iceland
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
Nunavut
Alaska
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2336284
https://doaj.org/article/77ebe4af078b4c7ea325ec1ec3fc5085
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Summary:ABSTRACTThis paper outlines the methodological approaches to a multi-site Circumpolar case study exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on Indigenous and remote communities in 7 of 8 Arctic countries. Researchers involved with the project implemented a three-phase multi-site case study to assess the positive and negative societal outcomes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in Arctic communities from 2020 to 2023. The goal of the multi-site case study was to identify community-driven models and evidence-based promising practices and recommendations that can help inform cohesive and coordinated public health responses and protocols related to future public health emergencies in the Arctic. Research sites included a minimum of 1 one community each from Canada (Nunavut,) United States of America (Alaska), Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland. The approaches used for our multi-site case study provide a comprehensive, evidence-based account of the complex health challenges facing Arctic communities, offering insights into the effectiveness of interventions, while also privileging Indigenous local knowledge and voices. The mixed method multi-site case study approach enriched the understanding of unique regional health disparities and strengths during the pandemic. These methodological approaches serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and healthcare professionals, informing future strategies and interventions.

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