Overview
An introduction to Māori public health, exploring the nature and extent of the Māori population, determinants of Māori health outcomes, Māori health inequities and initiatives to address these.
Hauora Māori: Challenges and Opportunities provides a comprehensive introduction to Hauora a Iwi (Māori public health). We will explore key frameworks and models for understanding Hauora a Iwi, Māori health outcomes, and determinants influencing these outcomes. We will delve into contemporary Hauora Māori issues, and examine various opportunities and approaches to effectively meet these challenges. Through this paper, students will gain a deeper insight into critical aspects of Māori public health and strategies to improve health outcomes within Māori communities.
About this paper
| Paper title | Hauora Māori: Challenges and Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Subject | Public Health |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 108 Points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
Undergraduate Administrator: undergrad.psm@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Dr Karyn Maclennan and Brent Paehua and guest lecturers
- Teaching Arrangements
Students are required to attend at least 10 of the 13 tutorial sessions to gain terms.
- Textbooks
No specific textbook. There are required and recommended readings for each lecture, which will be available through eReserve on Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of key historical processes, personalities, and events relating to Hauora Māori and Hauora a Iwi/Māori public health.
- Critically examine the impact of historical factors on contemporary Hauora Māori and Hauora a Iwi/Māori public health outcomes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary Hauora Māori and Hauora a Iwi/Māori public health.
- Critically analyse contemporary Hauora Māori topics to identify key issues and challenges.
- Evaluate and propose public health approaches aimed at addressing inequities and promoting Māori flourishing.
Overview
An introduction to Māori public health, exploring the nature and extent of the Māori population, determinants of Māori health outcomes, Māori health inequities and initiatives to address these.
Hauora Māori: Challenges and Opportunities provides a comprehensive introduction to Hauora a Iwi (Māori public health). We will explore key frameworks and models for understanding Hauora a Iwi, Māori health outcomes, and determinants influencing these outcomes. We will delve into contemporary Hauora Māori issues, and examine various opportunities and approaches to effectively meet these challenges. Through this paper, students will gain a deeper insight into critical aspects of Māori public health and strategies to improve health outcomes within Māori communities.
About this paper
| Paper title | Hauora Māori: Challenges and Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Subject | Public Health |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 108 Points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Dr Karyn Maclennan and Brent Paehua and guest lecturers
- Teaching Arrangements
Students are required to attend at least 9 of the 12 tutorial sessions to gain terms.
- Textbooks
No specific textbook. There are required and recommended readings for each lecture, which will be available through eReserve on Aoroa.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of key historical processes, personalities and events relating to Hauora Māori and Hauora a Iwi/Māori public health.
- Critically examine the impact of historical factors on contemporary Hauora Māori and Hauora a Iwi/Māori public health outcomes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary Hauora Māori and Hauora a Iwi/Māori public health.
- Critically analyse contemporary Hauora Māori topics to identify key issues and challenges.
- Evaluate and propose public health approaches aimed at addressing inequities and promoting Māori flourishing.