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Matauranga o Mate Huka - Creation of type 2 diabetes resources in the Waikato

Year:
2023
Duration:
14 months
Approved budget:
$107,120.00
Researchers:
Miss Rebekah Crosswell
,
Associate Professor Rawiri Keenan
,
Associate Professor Ryan Paul
,
Dr Cathy Buntting
,
Suzanne Moorhouse
,
Mrs Anna Tiatia Fa'atoese Latu
,
Dr Apo Aporosa
,
Mr John Hiakita
Host:
University of Waikato
Proposal type:
Health Delivery Research Development Award
Lay summary
Māori populations are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes (T2D). They are 2.5 times more likely to receive a diagnosis than non-Māori and are more likely to experience suboptimal glycaemic control and long-term complications. Patient education is an essential component of T2D self-management. This requires the provision of adequate resources, yet in Aotearoa T2D resources are often lacking, out-dated and/or culturally inappropriate. There are few NZ studies that have specifically examined resources based on our unique social and cultural climate here in Aotearoa with a Māori focus. Using Te Ao Māori principles & tikanga, including whakawhanaungatanga, tino rangatiratanga, and Te Whare Tapa Wha, this research aims to undertake a gap analysis to assess the availability and useability of resources for Māori with T2D in the Waikato region and opportunities for improvement. Using a co-design framework with patients, whānau and healthcare providers, this study then aims to develop culturally-relevant resources,.