Applying Community-Based Participatory Research to Create a Diabetes Prevention Documentary with New Zealand Māori

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes is almost three times more prevalent in the indigenous people of New Zealand (Māori) than non-Māori. Despite the high rate of diabetes in the Māori population, little is known about their personal understanding or experience of the disease. OBJECTIVES: To engage Māori in a participatory process to develop a culturally relevant diabetes prevention documentary. METHODS: Principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR) were applied to a qualitative research design employing key informant interviews and focus groups to develop a diabetes prevention documentary. CONCLUSIONS: A CBPR approach provides an appropriate model for enacting local action-oriented approaches in the creation of a documentary that reflects Māori cultural beliefs and practices.

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