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Labourers’ response to living and working under the system of Indian indenture 1830s-1920
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Women’s mobility and migration under the Indian indenture system
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Why it is important to research how society thinks about health
Lay societal perspectives on health lie at the intersection of discourse, the socio-cultural context and the subjective experience. Thus, an analysis of lay knowledge is vital for understanding societal perspectives on the role of social determinants on health outcomes. Such an … Continue reading
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Re-framing the dementia tsunami narrative
Dementia is often portrayed in public discourse as a global tsunami, giving the impression that dementia is an unstoppable and unpreventable illness engulfing society. Correlated with the above portrayal is societal attitudes towards dementia. A widely publicized poll suggests that … Continue reading
HIV in the South Pacific: A societal response
The HIV status of the South Pacific region is generally discussed within the context of the wider Asia Pacific region. Given the larger population size in Asia and the larger number of HIV cases, the South Pacific region is often overshadowed, with … Continue reading
Public arenas methodology: Engaging with societal health conceptualizations
Within the Pacific context, qualitative methods of data collection such as individual interviews, focus group interviews and talanoa are well utilized. Another increasingly popular method of data collection is the analysis of media discourse. Local news media play an essential role in the dissemination of … Continue reading
Data collection methods in the Pacific context
Research of the people, by the people, for the people of the Pacific The Pacific region has a rich oral heritage, that can be seen in Pasifika narratives, songs and dances. A specific form of interview, Talanoa Methods has been … Continue reading
Acknowledging, embracing, practicing Pacific worldviews on a global scale
Research into Pacific people’s health conceptualizations is of benefit to both the local populations as well as contributing to the global efforts to address societal health outcomes. Within the immediate context, research into Pacific perceptions of health and wellbeing provides … Continue reading
How to be health literate
Health literacy refers to our ability and motivation to access health resources, interact with it (understand, evaluate, use) and thereby take ownership of health decisions that concern us (WHO, 1998, p. 10). Our health behavioural decisions are influenced by our … Continue reading