A5038869209- Social Issues and Policies
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Hawke's Bay Hospital
2021
Victoria University of Wellington
2020
Massey University
2019
Palmerston North Hospital
2019
Historical and enduring maternal health inequities injustices continue to grow in Aotearoa New Zealand, despite attempts address the problem. Pregnancy increases vulnerability poverty through a variety of mechanisms. This project qualitatively analysed an open survey response from midwives about their experiences providing maternity care women living with social disadvantage. We used structural violence lens examine effects disadvantage on pregnant women. The analysis midwives’ narratives...
Background: Increasingly, pregnant women in Aotearoa/New Zealand (Aotearoa) are unable to achieve the dietary intakes recommended by Ministry of Health (MOH).While health professionals express frustration at "being ambulance bottom cliff", continued government response this public concern is "educate women", as per current mantra personal responsibility and choice-based rhetoric.Aim: Using critical discourse analysis (CDA), study examined discourses regarding nutrition Aotearoa.Pregnant...
Background: Maternal socio-economic disadvantage affects the short- and long-term health of women their babies, with pregnancy being a particularly vulnerable time. Aim: The aim this study was to identify key factors that relate poverty for during childbirth (as identified by midwives), effects on maternity care subsequent impact midwives providing care. Method: Survey methodology used Aotearoa New Zealand midwives’ experiences working living disadvantage. Findings: A total 436 (16.3%) who...