Lay summary
Stomach cancer rates for Māori and Pacific peoples living in New Zealand are three to six times higher than those for New Zealand Europeans. This inequity is driven by higher rates of stomach infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria among Māori and Pacific peoples. Internationally, there is increasing interest in preventing stomach cancer by testing for H. pylori and treating those affected with a short course of medication. The aims of this research activation grant are to explore Māori and Pacific views on testing for and treating H. pylori, as part of preparing for implementation science research to inform implementation strategies for high-risk groups. Understanding Māori and Pacific people's views on invitation, test types and models for delivering treatment will be critical information to design a test-and-treat intervention that is informed by Māori and Pacific people's voices, effective and delivers equitable outcomes.