The MTPD fosters awareness about national identity, as a cohesive whole, provides contexts and the impact these have on one’s role in the society. For example, the functioning of marginalized communities. We are educating students, addressing cultural differences, making clear that we share universal rights and dignity no matter where we are from, by emphasizing that one cannot explain away injustices by cultural relativism.
Background Healthy eating is crucial for optimal development during all stages of life and most particularly during pregnancy. According to Stats NZ, Pasefika people make
In this chapter, we explore the role of community translation in the promotion of health literacy in Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa NZ) as a culturally
The influence of spirituality and religion on the health and well-being of older adults has gained considerable attention as older adults worldwide continue to live
Background: Healthy eating is crucial for optimal development during all stage of life and most particularly also during pregnancy. According to Statistics New Zealand [Statistics
The alarming incidence of obesity rates has reached epidemic proportions, turning into a major health challenge worldwide, and New Zealand is no exception. Despite healthcare
This interview was conducted with Hoy Neng Wong Soon, a specialist mental health Samoan-language interpreter from Aotearoa New Zealand 3. Hoy Neng combines her work
The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the key considerations that lie at the intersection of cultural diversity and mental health. Mental
The word culture refers to the unique behaviorpatterns and lifestyle shared by a group of peoplethat distinguish it from other groups. A culture ischaracterized by
Summary Cross-cultural differences in pain sensitivity have been identified in pain-free subjects as well as in chronic pain patients. The aim was to assess the
White supremacy sits in the body. This is the central tenet that Resmaa Menakem’s years of trauma therapy, body centred-psychotherapy and violence prevention speaks to.
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