Methods: An interpretive descriptive qualitative study was structured by the Ottawa Decision Support Framework and used a postcolonial theoretical lens. An advisory group was established with representation from the Aboriginal community and used a mutually agreed-upon ethical framework. Eligible participants were Aboriginal women at Minwaashin Lodge. First, the OPDG was discussed in focus groups using a semi-structured interview guide. Then,individual usability interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide with decision coaching.
Iterative adaptations to the OPDG were made during focus groups and usability interviews until saturation was reached.
Transcripts were coded using thematic analysis and themes confirmed in collaboration with an advisory group.