Local perspectives of the ability of HIA stakeholder engagement to capture and reflect factors that impact Alaska Native health

Figures & data

Map. 1.  Locator map.

Table I. Interview participant representation from WHM HIA focus groups and research

Designated focus groups from the WHM HIA (2012)
Buffalo/Soapstone Focus Group
Chickaloon Focus Group
Members of Castle Mountain Coalition Focus Group
Chickaloon Village Traditional Council Focus Group
Sutton Focus Group
n=12

Table II. Primary codes and subcodes for key informant interview data

Primary code	Subcode
Experience of process	Expectation of HIA
Confidence in process
Knowledge of HIA
Reasons for participating
Objectivity of the process
Trust
Use and source of information	Weight of information
Cultural knowledge
Type of HIA
Data gaps
Community context
Participant conceptualization of health	Defining health
Translation of health
Consideration of Alaska Native health
Participation	Access to stakeholder meetings
Fear of retribution
Cultural issues & racism
Prospects for participation in an HIA	Supports & recommendations