Inuit experiences of and expertise on the 21st-century tuberculosis epidemic in Nunavik, Quebec: a qualitative community-based participatory study

Key Points

• This research aims to understand Inuit experiences with tuberculosis care in Nunavik and their recommendations for improvement.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with Nunavimmiut participants
• Employed community-based participatory research principles
• Analyzed themes related to care experiences and needs
• Participants experienced challenges with program-centred tuberculosis care
• Inuit expressed a strong preference for person-centred care that aligns with community needs
• Recommendations included policy changes grounded in reconciliation and increased resource allocation

Abstract