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Mapping the themes of Maori talk about health
Fiona Cram1, Linda Smith, Wayne Johnstone
1International Research Institute for Maori and Indigenous Education, University of Auckland, Auckland. f.cram@auckland.ac.nz
Aim:
This paper reports the findings of a qualitative research project that investigated: how Maori talk about health; Maori health; and Maori experiences of interacting with both mainstream and Maori providers of healthcare.
Methods:
Twenty eight self-identified Maori were recruited from urban, marae-based healthcare services. Rich descriptions of commonly occurring themes were used to examine participants' experiences, explanations and ideas.
Results:
Twelve themes provide an overview of how Maori health is conceptualised, the importance of 'traditional' concepts, the experiences of Maori within mainstream healthcare, and Maori health promotion mechanisms.
Conclusions:
Providing holistic healthcare to Maori in a respectful and collaborative way will provide opportunities for health professionals to have a positive impact on the health of individuals, their whanau and, in turn, their communities, hapu and Iwi.
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