The nurse's role in improving indigenous health
Denise Wilson
Nursing (Maori Health), School of Health Sciences, Massey University, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand
PP: 232 - 240
Abstract
The health status of indigenous peoples is a global concern with mortality and hospitalisation data indicating that the health of indigenous groups falls below that of other ethnic groups within their countries. The preliminary findings of grounded theory research project undertaken with a group of 23 New Zealand Maori women about their health priorities and 'mainstream' health service needs provide the foundation for an exploration of issues impacting on the health status of indigenous people. The role that nursing and nurses have in improving access and use of health services by indigenous people will be discussed. Strategies are suggested that nurses can utilise within their practice when working with local indigenous groups.
Keywords
Indigenous health, culture, nursing practice
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