Talking about TB: multi-cultural diversity and tuberculosis services in Waikato, New Zealand
van der Oest, Clif; Chenhall, Richard; Hood, Dell; Kelly, Paul
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Aim: To explore the diversity of opinion amongst different refugee and minority group representatives about tuberculosis, and to examine the provision of services and their effectiveness in the Waikato Health District, New Zealand. Methods: Open-ended qualitative interviews with the representatives of seven minority populations were undertaken. The interviews focused on the cultural differences in the approach of minority populations to health issues and on the accessibility of health services...[Show more]
dc.contributor.author | van der Oest, Clif | |
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dc.contributor.author | Chenhall, Richard | |
dc.contributor.author | Hood, Dell | |
dc.contributor.author | Kelly, Paul | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-12-07T22:54:19Z | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0028-8446 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/28135 | |
dc.description.abstract | Aim: To explore the diversity of opinion amongst different refugee and minority group representatives about tuberculosis, and to examine the provision of services and their effectiveness in the Waikato Health District, New Zealand. Methods: Open-ended qualitative interviews with the representatives of seven minority populations were undertaken. The interviews focused on the cultural differences in the approach of minority populations to health issues and on the accessibility of health services to these population groups. Participants expressed their opinions about how health services, and more specifically about how tuberculosis (TB) health services could be improved. Results: Important cultural differences between the minority populations were elucidated by community representatives that may determine the interpretation of symptoms and timing of presentation at medical services, the appropriate cultural processes to be followed in the consultation, and adherence to prescribed treatment. Conclusions: The absence of health services oriented towards specific minority and refugee groups, and communication difficulties with healthcare providers, are important cultural barriers to TB control in Waikato. Recognition of the diversity of these populations, and the cultural and structural barriers that they face in accessing health services in Waikato and other similar health districts in New Zealand, is needed. The development of strategies is required to reduce barriers to TB treatment so that patients from diverse cultural backgrounds can be diagnosed early and effectively treated. | |
dc.publisher | Southern Colour Print | |
dc.source | New Zealand Medical Journal | |
dc.subject | Keywords: tuberculostatic agent; article; clinical feature; consultation; cultural factor; early diagnosis; health care access; human; interpersonal communication; interview; minority group; New Zealand; patient compliance; primary medical care; public health servi | |
dc.title | Talking about TB: multi-cultural diversity and tuberculosis services in Waikato, New Zealand | |
dc.type | Journal article | |
local.description.notes | Imported from ARIES | |
local.identifier.citationvolume | 118 | |
dc.date.issued | 2005 | |
local.identifier.absfor | 111706 - Epidemiology | |
local.identifier.ariespublication | u3962038xPUB56 | |
local.type.status | Published Version | |
local.contributor.affiliation | van der Oest, Clif, Menzies School of Health Research | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Chenhall, Richard, Menzies School of Health Research | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Hood, Dell, Waikato District Health Board | |
local.contributor.affiliation | Kelly, Paul, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU | |
local.description.embargo | 2037-12-31 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.issue | 1216 | |
local.bibliographicCitation.startpage | 1496 | |
dc.date.updated | 2015-12-07T12:48:39Z | |
local.identifier.scopusID | 2-s2.0-27244453389 | |
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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