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Uputaua approach: researching Samoan communities.

Year: 2013

Type: book

Abstract: The increasing needs of the Pasifika population in New Zealand, continues to provide researchers and health professionals with the challenge of developing culturally sensitive approaches, which can assess their health and holistic wellbeing. This article discusses the Uputaua Approach; a contextualised therapeutic perspective which makes important connections with Samoa cultural imperatives, as a process of tautua (service) to Samoan and Pasifika people everywhere.

Source: Research Commons (University of Waikato)

Author: Byron Malaela Sotiata Seiuli

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2287362826

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Cites: 7

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10