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Tikanga Māori (Māori Customary Practices) in Oral Health Research
Unlabelled:
Early childhood caries is a global health issue for Indigenous populations. The study, "Reducing disease burden and health inequalities arising from chronic dental disease among Indigenous children: an early childhood caries intervention," is being conducted in Australia, Canada, and Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Objective:
To conduct the research in New Zealand using a kaupapa Māori (Māori philosophy) approach.
Methods:
This is a mixed-method study incorporating quantitative and qualitative data whilst acknowledging Māori cultural practices by the utilization of Te Whare Tapa Whā, a model for Māori health and well-being.
Results:
This paper describes the application of the four dimensions of this model, (spiritual, mental, physical and family dimensions) within the research activity.
Conclusion:
Health research projects that are undertaken with Indigenous populations must ensure that the research process embraces Indigenous cultural practices. In Aotearoa/New Zealand Māori leadership over the research process ensures meaningful and beneficial outcomes for the Māori Indigenous population.
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