Defining culturally responsive sleep health care through Australian First Nations leadership

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific 2026 Open access

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Authors: Bushra Nasir, Roslyn Von Senden, Wayne Williams, Timothy Charles Skinner, Romola Starr Bucks, Yaqoot Fatima
DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2026.101854
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Abstract

Sleep is often framed as a universal biological necessity, yet there is no universally accepted definition of sleep health. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (hereafter respectfully referred to as First Nations peoples), the concept of sleep health is shaped by cultural knowledges, spiritual connections, and, regrettably, by histories of displacement, ongoing inequities, and intergenerational trauma.1 For many First Nations peoples, healthy sleep extends beyond rest and restoration.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Indigenous Health Education and Rights Australian Indigenous Culture and History Cultural Competency in Health Care

Publication details

Journal / source
The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
69
Pages
101854–101854
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN