Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.12784/NZCOMJNL57.2021.1.5-11
Hoy Neng Wong Soon, I. Crezee, E. Rush
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 up 8.1% of the total Aotearoa New Zealand population. Information from the Ministry of Health suggests that Pasefika people have the highest level of food insecurity and the highest level of obesity. Women are more likely than men to be involved with food preparation; therefore, it is important to know to what extent women are aware of what healthy eating means for themselves and their families. Aim: This study aimed to explore an understanding of the levels of food literacy among representatives of three generations of women in five Samoan families; how each of the three generations ensured that their dietary intake contributed to their quality of health; and whether the extent of food literacy was influenced both within and between/across generations. Method: The study used a combined Delphi-Talanoa approach to interview 15 Samoan women about the levels of their understanding of food literacy. Findings: Midwives played an important role in helping pregnant Samoan women understand about healthy eating during pregnancy. Women shared with other female relatives what they had learned about healthy eating from their midwives. Learnings taken from midwives included the importance of choosing healthy foods, portion control and physical activity. Conclusion: All study participants who had received antenatal care in Aotearoa New Zealand mentioned the important role of midwives in increasing their understanding of healthy lifestyle choices. What the women learned from their midwives also informed their wider family or aiga.
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Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.12784/nzcomjnl59.2023.2.14-20
Adrienne Priday, J. Clemons, Teresa Krishnan, Stacey Gillard-Tito, Judith McAra-Couper
Background: In Aotearoa New Zealand pertussis and influenza vaccinations are available free-of-charge during pregnancy, although uptake varies between District Health Board areas. Aims: This study was designed to assess the knowledge of, attitudes towards, and infrastructural access to, these vaccines for birthing people in an area of Auckland (Counties Manukau) where uptake has been low. Methods: A mixed methods research design was used involving interviews (n = 7), two focus groups (n = 9) and a paper-based survey (n = 121). Interviews and focus groups were semi-structured and analysed using thematic analysis. The survey comprised of a 20-item Likert scale. Findings: Participants displayed support for maternal vaccinations. Concerns remain regarding potential adverse effects. Awareness of the existence of vaccines in pregnancy is not universal, and 36% of survey participants were unaware that the vaccines are free-of-charge. Appreciation was expressed for trusted healthcare relationships within which people feel supported to make decisions about maternal vaccination, and for immunisation services that are easily accessible. Conclusion: The research contributes to growing evidence on the significance of health professionals providing information about immunisation in pregnancy. Also highlighted is the importance of: culturally safe knowledge sharing; information being tailored to meet individual needs; and continuity of health and maternity care to facilitate that.
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