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Spiritual care and kidney disease in NZ: perspective of the patient
Kidney disease is an ever growing issue in NZ particularly for Pacific and Maori populations.Funding proposalsWahine Maori and the pursuit of mauri ora (health and wellbeing)
The first Women’s Refuge (Refuge) was opened in Christchurch 1973. Since then 41 Refuges continue to provide safety and protection services.Funding proposalsHow does alcohol exposure affect an infant’s epigenome?
My name is Nathaniel Carter, and I am a Māori and Niuean second-year medical student. The research objective of my summer studentship is to characterise DNA modifications associated with alcohol exposure before birth.Funding proposalsTika tonu - young Maori mothers' experiences of wellbeing following birth
My research centres on exploring the wellbeing of young Maori mama utilising a kaupapa Maori methodology to frame the research process.Funding proposalsDoes language have a positive impact on the prevalence of mental health
The proposed research project aims to explore language, place of birth, mental health illness, addiction and service use in in the Te Rau Hinengaro: New Zealand mental health survey.Funding proposalsAnti-fibrotic effect of remote ischemic preconditioning on the diabetic heart
Diabetes leads to progressive loss of cardiovascular cells which are replaced by fibrotic scar tissue, making the heart stiff, leading to the development of contractile dysfunction of the heart.Funding proposalsEpigenetic effects of alcohol exposure in the first trimester
My name is Nathaniel Carter, and I am a Māori and Niuean second-year medical student. The research objective of my summer studentship is to characterise DNA modifications associated with alcohol exposure before birth.Funding proposalsThe transition zone as corneal endothelial transplants
The clear window at the front of the eye is the cornea and cells on the inner layer, the endothelium, have extremely limited ability to renew themselves and excessive loss through trauma or disease may result in blindness.Funding proposalsImproving the uptake of hearing health services in older Pasifika people
This study will provide an understanding of older Pacific people's perceptions and attitudes towards hearing loss and the influences determining their uptake or lack of uptake of hearing health services.Funding proposalsDisturbed energetics in heart failure: its association with t-tubule disruption
A uniform t-tubular network is essential for synchronising heart function. Its disruption is recently shown to be directly linked with heart failure.Funding proposalsCorneal nerve microstructural changes in diabetes
Bariatric or gastric bypass surgery is an effective treatment option for patients with morbid obesity-associated diabetes. This type of surgery is expected to double within the next few years.Funding proposalsPacific people's opinions about prescription charges
This research is looking at Pacific people's opinions on prescription charges. It is something that affects us all and studies show that Pacific people have poorer health and a lower socio-economic status so it affects them the most.Funding proposalsMetabolic and affective responses to high intensity training with Maori women
Although Māori are a target of physical activity initiatives in Aotearoa, due to higher rates of metabolic illnesses such as diabetes, sedentary behaviour is still a concern.Funding proposalsSuitability of a low carb high fat diet amongst Pasifika peoples
Low carbohydrate diets are currently receiving huge publicity and coverage in both social media and in the academic literature.Funding proposalsExploring the perceptions and experiences of Tongan males towards gambling in NZ
This study hopes to shed light on the lived experiences and perceptions of Tongan fathers and Tongan youth (males) on the health and social issues of gambling and gambling behaviours.Funding proposals"Vulnerable at risk unborn babies at Counties Manukau Health, Auckland"
Counties Manukau Health has over 6000 deliveries each year.Funding proposalsMaori experiences of antenatal care in Tamaki Makaurau
Antenatal care plays a significant role in maternal and new born infant health. Despite free antenatal care in Aotearoa, there are disparities in outcomes for Māori women and infants compared with non-Māori.Funding proposalsTo better understand how cultural context can make a difference for hauora
Maori health – To better understand how cultural context can make a difference for hauora through the green prescription (GRx) service.Funding proposalsImproving children's vision screening: Are Lea symbols a better option?
Vision screening is conducted in >90% of preschool children in New Zealand (NZ) as part of the B4 School Check, a national well-child programme.Funding proposalsRandomised controlled trial of prescription charges: feasibility study
Prescription charges in New Zealand are low but can still prevent some people picking up prescription medicines they need.Funding proposalsEnhancing community healthy lifestyles: digital technologies
The general health of Pacific people is poor, their education and social status low, compared the rest of the New Zealand population.Funding proposalsNew biomaterials from lens crystallin proteins for corneal tissue engineering
Corneal replacement is becoming increasingly common as the age of the population increases and there is an insufficient supply of donor corneas. In New Zealand, >250 corneal transplants are performed per annum.Funding proposalsRethink: factors influencing students life-work balance decision
The decisions students make at the beginning of their career will affect the rest of their lives. Pacific students planning to enter the health profession have the potential to improve the health of New Zealand's Pacific population.Funding proposalsA mother's hope: Pacific teenage pregnancy in New Zealand
A mixed methods approach is used to maximise the information available on Pacific teenage (<20 years) pregnancy in NZ using the NZ Birth Registration Dataset and the NZ Abortions Supervisory Committee dataset for the period 1980-2012.Funding proposalsHer side of the kava story
The grant will be provided to develop, publish and disseminate a section of the findings from my Master’s thesis of Public Health (University of Auckland, first class honours) entitled: Her side of the kava story.Funding proposalsBeta-blockers in COPD: feasibility of an RCT in stable patients
Beta-blocker treatment is known to improve survival from cardiac diseases. Unfortunately, beta-blockers are usually avoided in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) because of concerns that they may make airflow obstruction worse.Funding proposalsEthical issues in sexuality education – an exploration of Pacific approaches
This studentship will help start the conversation in sexual health the Pacific communities. The sensitive subject of sexual education in a Pacific community is hard to understand and also why there is a taboo about it.Funding proposalsThe consequences of type 2 diabetes on the cardiovascular effects of ageing
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a significant health issue in New Zealand, with a high prevalence reported in adults aged 65 years and over (older adults) and in Maori and Pacific people. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in adults with T2D.Funding proposals"Kia maanu, kia ora: examining Maori water safety"
Maori are deeply connected to the ocean. Yet, Maori have alarming rates of drowning within the ocean environment.Funding proposalsValidation of a dietary intake biomarker for free sugars intake
Although it is generally accepted that intake of sugars should be limited the food industry continues to lobby against governmental strategies to limit intakes claiming the evidence that sugar is harmful is inconsistent and unconvincing.Funding proposalsBarriers and enablers for Maori children accessing primary healthcare
Unmet needs for Maori children are alarmingly high and this project will focus on identifying barriers and enablers for our Maori children getting the primary healthcare services that are now provided free of charge (eliminating the main barrier to healthcFunding proposalsAnalysis of the demographics and barriers to access for patients in Vanuatu
The recent Lancet Commission on Global Surgery estimated that approximately 5 billion people lack access to safe and affordable surgical care when needed.Funding proposals