Climate change and mental health of Indigenous peoples living in their territory: a concept mapping study
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2023
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State University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Medicine School. Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Public Health Department. Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
State University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Medicine School. Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
State University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Medicine School. Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense. Public Health Department. Criciúma, SC, Brazil
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense. Public Health Department. Criciúma, SC, Brazil
Brazilian Evidence-Based Health Network. Department of Clinical Research. Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense. Public Health Department. Criciúma, SC, Brazil
King’s College London. Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine. School of Population Health and Environmental Sciences. Department of Population Health Sciences. London, United Kingdom
King’s College London. Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine. School of Population Health and Environmental Sciences. Department of Population Health Sciences. London, United Kingdom
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Public Health Department. Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
State University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Medicine School. Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
State University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Medicine School. Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense. Public Health Department. Criciúma, SC, Brazil
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense. Public Health Department. Criciúma, SC, Brazil
Brazilian Evidence-Based Health Network. Department of Clinical Research. Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense. Public Health Department. Criciúma, SC, Brazil
King’s College London. Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine. School of Population Health and Environmental Sciences. Department of Population Health Sciences. London, United Kingdom
King’s College London. Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine. School of Population Health and Environmental Sciences. Department of Population Health Sciences. London, United Kingdom
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Background: The alarming increase in annual deforestation rates has had devastating consequences in climate change, and it is affecting Indigenous people, who depend entirely on the land for survival and has also weakened the rainforest’s crucial role in stabilizing the global climate. Recognizing and respecting Indigenous people’s needs and social, economic, and historical conditions influence health and healthcare. This study aimed to conduct online concept mapping workshops with university students to identify perceived important and feasible actions for improving the mental health of Indigenous people living in their territory in association with climate change. Methods: Concept mapping, a participatory mixed methodology, was conducted virtually with 20 Indigenous students at two universities in Brazil. A focus prompt was developed from consultations with Indigenous stakeholders and read—“To improve the mental health of Indigenous peoples in their territory during climate change crises, it is necessary to....” Results: University students organized 42 unique statements in 6 clusters that cover a wide range of topics: family support, 0.68 (SD 0.19); respect and understanding, 0.37 (SD 0.08); improvement actions, 0.52 (SD 0.07); public policies in favor of Indigenous people’s mental health, 0.24 0.09); health actions, 0.15 (SD 0.08); Indigenous training in health and its importance in improving mental healt 0.32 (SD 0.07) Conclusion: These clusters range from community initiatives, public policies health actions, and strengthening professional services in Indigenou communities. These all provide numerous concrete ideas for developin interventions designed to address mental health challenges associated wit climate change
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Health of Indigenous People, Climate Change, Mental Health, Concept Mapping, Community Based Participatory Research
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Saúde de Populações Indígenas, Brasil, Indígenas Sul-Americanos, Mudança Climática, Saúde Mental, Pesquisa Participativa Baseada na Comunidade, Conservação dos Recursos Naturais
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GRANDE, Antonio Jose et al. Climate change and mental health of Indigenous peoples living in their territory: a concept mapping study. Frontiers in Psychiatry, v. 14, 2023
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10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1237740