A shared voice: engaging First Nations and Inuit communities in the development of culturally appropriate asthma and allergy education materials and resources for youth and their families

Results Aboriginal community members valued interactivity, visual features of materials, and personal interaction. Newly developed materials should focus on practical and lifestyle issues of asthma management. Participants also preferred a combination of traditional printed and digital resources. Cultural relevance could be improved by including images related to Aboriginal culture, featuring personal stories, and making materials available in Aboriginal languages. Conclusions The findings support five key recommendations. Firstly, there should be a focus on the development of culturally appropriate asthma educational materials and resources. Secondly, implementation of asthma educational activities for children should be a priority. Thirdly, education should target broader community members to increase community awareness of asthma. A fourth recommendation is to ensure appropriate access to educational resources in the communities. Finally, it is crucial to continue engaging First Nations and Inuit community members in the development/adaption of asthma educational materials and community-based programs.