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Improving Access to Health Care Among New Zealand’s Maori Population

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: The health status of indigenous peoples worldwide varies according to their unique historical, political, and social circumstances. Disparities in health between Maoris and non-Maoris have been evident for all of the colonial history of New Zealand. Explanations for these differences involve a complex mix of components associated with socioeconomic and lifestyle factors, availability of health care, and discrimination. Improving access to care is critical to addressing health disparities, and increasing evidence suggests that Maoris and non-Maoris differ in terms of access to primary and secondary health care services. We use 2 approaches to health service development to demonstrate how Maori-led initiatives are seeking to improve access to and quality of health care for Maoris.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2005.070680

Authors: Lis Ellison-Loschmann, Neil Pearce

Institutions: Municipal Institute for Medical Research, Massey University

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2067088493

FWCI: 6.738

Cites: 38

Cited by: 248

Related to: 10