Table 1 Results of application of Gibbs Framework to publication, source and procedural data
No | Gibbs Domain | Gibbs explanatory question | Gibbs score following publication analysis | Additional source or procedural data analysis | Gibbs final score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Forming partnerships | Did the researchers work through gatekeepers to establish peer educators (community workers who are of the same cultural background as participants matched to the culture, language, gender, age, and life stage of the research participants)? | 2 | Not required | 2 |
2 | Defining research questions | Was the research identified and initiated by the cultural group? | 1 | No | 1 |
3 | Identifying data sources and target populations | Do the researchers recognise their own cultural framework and its influence on the research approach? | 2 | Not required | 2 |
4 | Appointing staff | Did the researchers ensure the involvement of peers, not just community gatekeepers? Are any of the following mentioned: (1) recognise cultural differences in working styles, (2) reimburse community consultants and peer educators | 1 | Yes | 2 |
5 | Recruitment of sample | Do the researchers recognise diversity within cultural groups? Do the researchers allow for the effects of acculturation over time? Are any of the following mentioned: (1) recognise potential power imbalances in working and consultation, (2) account for complexities of culture and gender, (3) recognize differences in defining language and cultural identity, (4) different understandings of research are considered to ensure informed consent, (5) offer to record verbal consent due to fear of authority | 2 | Not required | 2 |
6 | Data collection | Is the methodology responsive to cultural and migration considerations (e.g., family groups rather than individual interviews, use of professional interpreters rather than family members) | 2 | Not required | 2 |
7 | Development of intervention | Were peer educators involved in the development of the intervention? Was the intervention implemented by local community organisations? | 1 | Yes | 1 |
8 | Analysis/evaluation | Were peer educators involved in the analysis and interpretation of the data? Was there feedback from the participants to confirm the results? | 2 | Not required | 2 |
9 | Reporting/disseminating findings | Was there an opportunity for the community to discuss findings and generate solutions? Was there policy development? Were sustainable programmes developed? | 2 | Not required | 2 |