Equity in Health: A Review of Disparities among Māori Pre and Post Cultural Safety Education/Kawa Whakaruruhau in New Zealand

Abstract

General Note: Issue theme: collaboration General Note: Includes references General Note: Archived by the National Library of New Zealand Summary, etc.: Looks at the journey of New Zealand’s indigenous population through the health system. Discusses relevant events such as the Mäori cultural renaissance, biculturalism, health reform and the influence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in tino rangatiratanga and the preservation of taonga (Wepa, 2015;Ministry of Health [MOH], 2020). Compares past and present health inequities to identify variation or change with the introduction of cultural safety. Identifies health disparities, specifically morbidity, mortality, use of health services, socioeconomic status and life expectancy. Target Audience Note: Research