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Hauora Tāne – One Heart Many Lives

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From Māori Health Review Issue 21
Authors:
  • McNab L and Harrison S
Summary:

The Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika, Hauora Tāne – One Heart Many Lives project was initiated in November 2006, after kaimahi attended a social marketing workshop held in Waitangi lead by Pharmac and supported by the Northland DHB and the Te Taitokerau PHO. Kaimahi from a variety of disciplines learnt about social marketing strategies, as a way of providing assistance to engaging Māori Tāne aged ≥35 years to heart health screening. The presentation discussed the integral part played by each of those disciplines in a successful programme, the development of resources, workshops and presentations, and examples of data capture using evaluation tools. The presentation also discussed the need to monitor and manage screening outcomes.

Comment:
The One Heart Many Lives programme emphasises the importance of men’s roles in the whānau, hapū and iwi. A key feature of this initiative in Te Taitokerau has been the involvement of Māori men from the beginning. One of the interesting themes at the conference was the role of Māori women in tāne ora. This project provides some insight into how wāhine can contribute – by facilitating and supporting Māori men to identify their own aspirations, priorities and solutions. It will be interesting to follow the development of this initiative, particularly to see if stronger evidence of improved health outcomes can be identified as a result of the interventions.
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Independent commentary by Dr. Matire Hardwood

Dr Matire Harwood (Ngapuhi) has worked in Hauora Māori, primary health and rehabilitation settings as clinician and researcher since graduating from Auckland Medical School in 1994. She also holds positions on a number of boards, committees and advisory groups including the Health Research Council. Matire lives in Auckland with her whānau including partner Haunui and two young children Te Rangiura and Waimarie.

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