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Wāhine Māori experiences of recovery from addiction, a Kaupapa Māori perspective

Year:
2023
Duration:
18 months
Approved budget:
$30,632.00
Researchers:
Miss Lena Kemp
,
Dr Shemana Cassim
,
Dr Pita King
Health issue:
Addiction (alcohol/drugs/gambling/smoking)
Proposal type:
Māori Health Masters Scholarship
Lay summary
It has been consistently identified in the New Zealand government health surveys that alcohol and other drugs (AOD) addiction is a problem for New Zealanders, with Māori experiencing disproportionately high substance related harms. Negative outcomes of AOD addiction come at substantial social and economic costs. However, there is a lack of Kaupapa Māori qualitative research on the lived experiences of Māori in recovery from AOD addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand, and no studies for women specifically. Wāhine Māori experience unique factors in the development and maintenance of addictions including various barriers to seeking care, therefore, studies that are specific to women and culturally relevant are required. To fill the gap, this study will utilise a Kaupapa Māori methodology including Mana Wāhine research theory and Pūrākau analysis methods to explore the realities of wāhine Māori and their whānau who are recovering from AOD addiction.