Are you caring for wāhine hapū in Waikato?
Te Whatu Ora, The University of Waikato and Health Research Council of New Zealand are looking for wāhine hapū, pregnant Māori women, who are 16 years and older and living in the Waikato, to take part in a research study to ensure their pregnancy journey is the best it can be.
The research team has co-designed a whānau inclusive, holistic approach to provide better access to health, improve services, and offer a holistic service for wāhine hapū. This includes being provided information in regards to their health, improving the access to opportunities, resources and services, and determining interactions and engagements with health providers. The wellbeing needs assessment is intended to identify key areas of improvement to strengthen the health system to better care for Māori people.
This study is guided by the He Pikinga Waiora implementation framework.
Recruitment for this Wāhine Hapū Pilot Study has been slower than anticipated. The team has until 1 April 2024 to recruit as many wāhine hapū as possible. If you are caring for wāhine hapū in Waikato, please encourage them to sign up or reach out for kōrero.
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