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Systemic Bias - Eating Disorder awareness in Indigenous communities

Year:
2024
Duration:
3 months
Approved budget:
$7,500.00
Researchers:
Miss Eilish Dalley
,
Mr Mau Te Rangimarie Clark
,
Professor Cameron Lacey
Host:
University of Otago
Health issue:
Mental health (and sleep disorders)
Proposal type:
Māori Health Summer Studentship
Lay summary
This project will use the research findings from Tangata Kōmuramura: Māori Experiences of Eating Disorders project, to develop resources that should help tangata whaiora, their whānau, and clinicians in the identification and management of eating disorders for Māori. The research was the first of its kind to explore: the enablers/barriers to accessing diagnoses and treatment; explanatory factors, experiences of treatment, and what helps with recovery from the perspective of Māori with eating disorders, and their whānau. It is envisaged that the seminal findings could develop resources that support tangata whaiora with eating disorders, their whānau, and clinicians.