Hauora Research

He waka eke noa. We're all in this together.

Hauora Research showcases current health and wellbeing research throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

Curated by the Health and Wellbeing Community of Practice of the Rangahau Research Forum, the publication aims to inspire collaborative research by raising awareness of expertise and innovative projects across the polytechnic sector. 

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Providing perinatal care for the transgender and non-binary community

Suzanne Miller, Otago Polytechnic: The first research of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand has investigated the preparedness of the ...

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Educating veterinary professionals about animal abuse and family violence

Catherine Rice – Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga: Links between animal abuse and family violence are now widely acknowledged – and with ...

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Mobile augmented reality provides therapeutic support for children with autism

Hiroshika Premarathne – WelTec | Te Pūkenga: The development of an accessible Augmented Reality (AR) intervention aims to support ...

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New simulation method engages large groups of students

Johanna Rhodes – SIT, Te Pūkenga: A new technique for actively involving large numbers of learners in simulation sessions was inspired ...

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Exploring the experiences of Māori paramedics

Belinda (Bee) Westenra – Whitireia, Te Pūkenga: A recent master’s thesis is the first research study to invite Māori paramedics in ...

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Inconsistency hampers analysis of the safety of running shoes

Codi Ramsey - Otago Polytechnic, Te Pūkenga: New research has revealed inconsistencies within studies that report on the ...

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Providing inclusive perinatal care for trans and non-binary people

George Parker - Otago Polytechnic, Te Pūkenga: A new study shows perinatal care services in Aotearoa New Zealand do not consistently ...

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Improving awareness of child sexual exploitation in Aotearoa

Charlotte Chisnell – EIT | Te Pūkenga: A new study reveals a lack of awareness among Aotearoa social workers and government agencies ...

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Virtual games provide useful preparation for simulation-based assessments

Roseanne Sadd – Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga: A new study reveals virtual gaming can be valuable preparation for nursing students before ...

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Exploring the cultural identities of youth with African heritage in Aotearoa

Dr Irene Ayallo – Unitec | Te Pūkenga: A new study has revealed how youth of African heritage are navigating issues of cultural ...

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Jumping exercise premenopause may stave off osteoporosis

Dr Tracey Clissold - Toi Ohomai, Te Pūkenga: Jumping exercises performed for up to three minutes a day at least three times a week, ...

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Reducing gastrointestinal distress in endurance athletes

Rachel Scrivin – Toi Ohomai, Te Pūkenga: Endurance athletes who regularly experience uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms during ...

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The impact of physical activity on wellbeing during lockdowns

Helen Ryan-Stewart – Eastern Institute of Technology, Te Pūkenga: A multinational study has investigated adults’ physical activity, ...

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A community-based workforce benefits Māori and Pacific people with diabetes

Tania Mullane - Whitireia New Zealand, Te Pūkenga: A culturally-anchored workforce of community-based, non-clinical workers in South ...

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The provision of youth friendly spaces in Ōtepoti Dunedin

Professor Yvonne Thomas – Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga: A collaborative study surveyed hundreds of young people about the presence ...

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Improving the physical and mental health of airline pilots

Dr Daniel Wilson Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga: A new study shows that personalised health interventions can improve airline pilots’ ...

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New model to help sustain Māori midwives

Jay Waretini-Beaumont – Ara, Te Pūkenga: A personal autoethnographic review into becoming and remaining a Māori midwife has led to the ...

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How Māori knowledge around kai is embedded in Hawke’s Bay schools

Dr Rachael Glassey – EIT, Te Pūkenga: Incorporating mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) in schools may contribute to greater food ...

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Mindfulness practice reduces stress in student nurses

Tara Malone - WITT, Te Pūkenga: A new study shows mindfulness techniques benefit first-year student nurses, decreasing their perceived ...

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An inside view of performance analysis within the Silver Ferns

Hayden Croft – Otago Polytechnic, Te Pūkenga: In world-first research, a multi-year, in-situ study will show how the Silver Ferns ...