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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dementia, referred to as mate wareware in Māori, impacts the spiritual dimension (wairua) of Indigenous people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Understanding Māori perspectives on dementia is crucial for culturally appropriate care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate Māori understandings of dementia, its causes, and management strategies for family members.
  • To explore the role of cultural factors and traditional values in dementia care within Māori communities.

Main Methods:

  • Kaupapa Māori research methodology was employed, involving 223 Māori elders (kaumātua) in 17 focus groups across seven regions.
  • Data collection included interviews with eight whānau (extended families) from the Waikato region, followed by audio recording, transcription, coding, and thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Māori conceptualize mate wareware as affecting the wairua, with findings elucidating perceived causes of the condition.
  • Aroha (love, compassion) and manaakitanga (care, support) are central to caregiving for whānau members with mate wareware.
  • Cultural activities were identified as protective factors, optimizing individual functioning within whānau and community.

Conclusions:

  • Whānau play a critical role in caring for elders with mate wareware and promoting spiritual well-being.
  • There is an urgent need for information to empower whānau in managing dementia care.
  • Collaborative healthcare practices are essential, requiring practitioners to integrate mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) for culturally responsive care.