Enhancing health outcomes for Māori elders through an intergenerational cultural exchange and physical activity programme: a cross-sectional baseline study
-
Published:2023-12-12
Issue:
Volume:11
Page:
-
ISSN:2296-2565
-
Container-title:Frontiers in Public Health
-
language:
-
Short-container-title:Front. Public Health
Author:
Oetzel John G.,Zhang Yingsha,Nock Sophie,Meha Pare,Huriwaka Huia,Vercoe Maramena,Tahu Tania,Urlich Joanne,Warbrick Rachel,Brown George,Keown Shirley,Rewi Poia,Erueti Bevan,Warbrick Isaac,Jackson Anne-Marie,Perry Tracy,Reddy Rangimahora,Simpson Mary Louisa,Cameron Michael P.,Hokowhitu Brendan
Abstract
BackgroundThe study offers baseline data for a strengths-based approach emphasizing intergenerational cultural knowledge exchange and physical activity developed through a partnership with kaumātua (Māori elders) and kaumātua service providers. The study aims to identify the baseline characteristics, along with correlates of five key outcomes.MethodsThe study design is a cross-sectional survey. A total of 75 kaumātua from six providers completed two physical functioning tests and a survey that included dependent variables based in a holistic model of health: health-related quality of life (HRQOL), self-rated health, spirituality, life satisfaction, and loneliness.ResultsThe findings indicate that there was good reliability and moderate scores on most variables. Specific correlates included the following: (a) HRQOL: emotional support (β = 0.31), and frequent interaction with a co-participant (β = 0.25); (b) self-rated health: frequency of moderate exercise (β = 0.32) and sense of purpose (β = 0.27); (c) spirituality: sense of purpose (β = 0.46), not needing additional help with daily tasks (β = 0.28), and level of confidence with cultural practices (β = 0.20); (d) life satisfaction: sense of purpose (β = 0.57), frequency of interaction with a co-participant (β = −0.30), emotional support (β = 0.25), and quality of relationship with a co-participant (β = 0.16); and (e) lower loneliness: emotional support (β = 0.27), enjoyment interacting with a co-participant (β = 0.25), sense of purpose (β = 0.24), not needing additional help with daily tasks (β = 0.28), and frequency of moderate exercise (β = 0.18).ConclusionThis study provides the baseline scores and correlates of important social and health outcomes for the He Huarahi Tautoko (Avenue of Support) programme, a strengths-based approach for enhancing cultural connection and physical activity.
Funder
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Reference70 articles.
1. Statistics New Zealand. Māori Population Estimates
2. The contribution of avoidable mortality to the life expectancy gap in Māori and Pacific populations in New Zealand—a decomposition analysis;Walsh;NZ Med J.,2019