Wapekeka’s COVID-19 Response: A Local Response to a Global Pandemic

Loukes, Keira A.; Anderson, S. T.; Beardy, Jonas; Rondeau, Mayhève Clara; Robidoux, Michael A.

doi:10.3390/ijerph191811562

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“…There are 16 mentions of challenges in this category among the analysed papers, equivalent to 42% of the total. Most of these difficulties consisted of delays in research activities, as several authors explain, simply as a result of COVID-19 restrictions [47,50,51]. Others saw their research hindered as a result of resources being allocated to priority actions in times of intense stress caused by the pandemic [30,52].…”

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confidence: 99%

Participatory Action Research Challenges Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review and Comparison across Two European Projects

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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that spread through the world in 2020 had a major effect on academia. Research projects relying on participatory methods and action research approaches were especially harmed by the restrictions and changes the situation imposed. This study performs a rapid literature review to identify common themes in the narratives of published studies concerning the difficulties of carrying-out participatory research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Perceptions and experiences of the authors of these studies are compiled and summarized. Additionally, insights and lessons learned from two projects in which the authors of this study participated are discussed and used to establish a comparison with the common challenges found in the literature. Over 90% of authors experienced challenges related to digitalization and methodological changes, 70% encountered difficulties with organizational and operational aspects of research, and over 30% felt that personal challenges, as well as issues with participatory aspects of research, were significant. On a positive note, almost 40% of authors from our sample recognize that the pandemic also brought unexpected benefits, such as a reduction in logistical expenses, and the creation of new opportunities for participation. This study adds to the growing body of literature regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the research community. Additionally, it comments on the adaptation of participatory action research methods for added sustainability and social inclusion in the face of global crises.

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Section: Research Planmentioning

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Participatory Action Research Challenges Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review and Comparison across Two European Projects

et al. 2023

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“…The global pursuit to combat the COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented collaborative effort, uniting nations, scientists, and healthcare systems in an endeavor to protect global public health (Loukes et al, 2022). Central to this mission is the development and distribution of effective vaccines.…”

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confidence: 99%

COVID-19 vaccine distribution: A review of strategies in Africa and the USA

Jeremiah Olawumi Arowoogun,

Jane Osareme Ogugua,

Ifeoma Pamela Odilibe

et al. 2024

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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Amid the ongoing global efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, equitable vaccine distribution has emerged as a critical challenge. This review explores the contrasting strategies employed in Africa and the USA to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, shedding light on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by each region. In Africa, where healthcare infrastructure and resources vary widely, the distribution strategy involves collaborations with international organizations, leveraging existing vaccination programs, and addressing logistical hurdles. The review emphasizes the importance of tailored approaches to suit the diverse contexts within the African continent. In contrast, the USA's vaccine distribution strategy reflects a mix of federal and state-level initiatives, with a focus on mass vaccination sites, community clinics, and partnerships with private entities. The review delves into the challenges faced by the USA, including supply chain issues and disparities in vaccine access, and examines the innovative measures adopted to overcome these hurdles. Additionally, it analyzes the role of technology and data-driven approaches in optimizing vaccine distribution efficiency in both regions. The comparative analysis highlights the significance of considering socio-economic, geographical, and infrastructural factors in crafting effective vaccine distribution strategies. By exploring the successes and shortcomings in Africa and the USA, this review aims to contribute valuable insights to the ongoing global discourse on optimizing COVID-19 vaccine distribution, fostering collaboration, and ensuring equitable access to vaccines across diverse healthcare landscapes.

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“…Mainstream media and academic research are often saturated with articles pathologizing First Nations as socio-economic problems to be solved rather than individual Nations rooted in strong leadership, with the generational knowledge to manage crises. In response, this paper, which was inspired by stories of pandemic responses in Wapekeka First Nation (Loukes et al, 2022) and Moose Cree First Nation, will illustrate how other First Nations in Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) managed the pandemic crisis and what steps they took to mitigate the spread of infection and serious illness. This paper highlights that as a direct result of rapid and strengthbased responses, First Nations in Northern Ontario have managed the pandemic with limited serious illness, hospitalizations, and fatalities.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Community collaboration in the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Examples of How Remote First Nations in Northern Ontario Managed the Pandemic

Rondeau¹,

Loukes

Robidoux³

2023

IJIH

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At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was believed that Indigenous peoples in Canada would be disproportionately affected due to inequities across social determinants of health as a result of the ongoing processes of colonization. High levels of overcrowding, higher burden of chronic disease, reduced access to clean drinking water, healthcare, and food security in many rural and remote First Nations across northern Canada increased vulnerability to COVID-19. In the Nishnawbe Aski Region of northern Ontario, data from the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority indicates that First Nations communities were able to limit COVID -19 infection and had an overall fatality rate that was lower than the general Canadian population. The focus of this research was to analyze public health data, media reports, and research to determine how the pandemic impacted First Nations throughout northern Ontario. The research highlights that as a direct result of rapid and strength-based responses, First Nations in Northern Ontario have managed the pandemic with limited serious illness, hospitalizations, and fatalities.

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Wapekeka’s COVID-19 Response: A Local Response to a Global Pandemic

Cited by 3 publications

References 38 publications

Participatory Action Research Challenges Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review and Comparison across Two European Projects

Participatory Action Research Challenges Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review and Comparison across Two European Projects

COVID-19 vaccine distribution: A review of strategies in Africa and the USA

Community collaboration in the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Examples of How Remote First Nations in Northern Ontario Managed the Pandemic

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