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Rawiri Blundell¹, Steven Lillis, Veronique Gibbons

¹Te Puna Oranga (Maori Health Service), Waikato District Health Board, PO Box 934, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. BlundelR@waikatodhb.govt.nz

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This study highlights the importance of community-based participatory research for Maori health. A partnership approach in Waikato aimed to reduce diabetes incidence through culturally relevant interventions.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Indigenous Health Research
Community-Based Participatory Research

Background:

Research involving Maori in New Zealand has historically overlooked issues of power, equity, and Indigenous knowledge systems.
Critiques highlight the need for research methodologies that genuinely address Maori priorities and perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a community-based diabetes intervention in Waikato developed in partnership with Maori.
To demonstrate a significant reduction in diabetes incidence among the Maori population over a three-year period.
To explore the challenges and priorities faced by Maori and community-based researchers.

Main Methods:

A community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach was employed.
The intervention involved a partnership between Maori, health workers, and researchers.
Data collection likely focused on diabetes incidence and community engagement.

Main Results:

The intervention aimed to achieve a significant reduction in diabetes incidence in Maori.
The paper explores the practicalities and challenges of collaborative research.

Conclusions:

Community-based participatory research is crucial for addressing health inequities among Indigenous populations.
Partnership models in research can empower Maori and validate their knowledge systems.
Effective interventions require a deep understanding of community priorities and challenges.