An Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka | University of Otago research study aims to develop tools and resources to increase vaccination of Māori and Pacific women in pregnancy.
Vaccination against whooping cough and flu in pregnancy is safe and protects against serious illness in pregnant women and their babies in the first few months of their life. However, for some communities, including Māori and Pacific communities, work is needed to improve the number of women being vaccinated in pregnancy.
The research group is wanting to interview more practice nurses who deliver these vaccinations to hapū māmā, particularly in practices with high Māori and Pacific populations, to hear their perspectives on:
Participation involves a one-hour kōrero via Zoom and participants will receive a $50 supermarket voucher as a thank you.
For more information view the following information sheets:
If you'd like to participate, please email the Maternal Vaccine Project research group.
This study has been approved by the University of Otago Human Ethics Committee (Health).
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