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    Overview

    An overview of the New Zealand health policy, service delivery and research contexts as they relate to hauora Māori. Key examples and approaches are explored and critically analysed.

    This paper initially explores and analyses New Zealand Health Policies including He Korowai Oranga - the Māori health strategy. The responsiveness of the New Zealand Health System in relation to Māori is critiqued, and the role of Māori health service delivery, including the implementation of the Whānau Ora strategy, is discussed.

    Research that informs and is responsive to Māori health needs is the focus of the second half of the paper. The development of Kaupapa Māori research theory and practice is discussed in detail, including Kaupapa Māori epidemiology. For students considering future MPH study, this paper may be considered a relevant research paper. Please contact your local convenor for advice.

    About this paper

    Paper title Hauora Māori- Policy Practice and Research
    Subject Public Health
    EFTS 0.125
    Points 15 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (29 April 2024 - 28 June 2024) (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (29 April 2024 - 28 June 2024) (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (29 April 2024 - 28 June 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,551.63
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    PUBH 712
    Limited to
    MA, MHealSc, MPH, DPH, PGDipArts, PGDipHealSc, PGCertPH
    Eligibility

    Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline or recognised equivalent.

    Contact

    Wellington Campus: publichealth.wellington@otago.ac.nz
    Christchurch Campus: publichealth.christchurch@otago.ac.nz
    Dunedin Campus: publichealth.dunedin@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Wellington Campus: To be confirmed

    Christchurch Campus: Dr Christina McKerchar (Co-Convenor)

    Dunedin Campus: Dr Karyn Maclennan

    Paper Structure

    Topics:

    • Course overview and introduction; Māori health policies and service delivery
    • Health sector responsiveness to hauora Māori
    • Māori health development
    • Assignment presentations: research and hauora Māori
    • Kaupapa Māori theory and research
    • Research approaches in hauora Māori

    Assessment:

    • Assignment 1
      • Part 1, presentation - 25%
      • Part 2, written report - 25%
    • Assignment 2
      • Research assignment - 50%
    Teaching Arrangements

    Dunedin and Wellington: Thursday mornings, 9am - 12pm

    Christchurch: Thursday mornings, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    Block Day: Thursday 23 May, 9.00am - 3.00pm

    Textbooks
    Text to be confirmed. Please contact the Department.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Demonstrate an understanding of the context of Māori health policy and service delivery
    • Critically analyse current health initiatives and their contribution to improving Māori health outcomes
    • Demonstrate an understanding of Māori-focused approaches in public health research
    • Critically analyse public health research from a Māori-focused perspective

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (29 April 2024 - 28 June 2024)

    Location
    Christchurch
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle

    1st Non standard period (29 April 2024 - 28 June 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle

    1st Non standard period (29 April 2024 - 28 June 2024)

    Location
    Wellington
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle
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