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Whare Tapa Wha: A Mäori Model of a Unified Theory of Health

Journal of Primary Prevention volume 25, pages 41–57 (2004)Cite this article

Abstract

Mäori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, have suffered social and economic deprivation as a result of colonisation. Mäori suffer worse health then their Päkehä (non-Mäori) cohort. Mäori are using their traditional worldview to develop a model of health that can be used as a holistic or unified theory of health. The model, Whare Tapa Wha, can be used as clinical assessment tool. The model is part of Mäori seeking to regain control over our health services. It has supported the development of a Mäori health sector, which has led to gains in both health and community development.

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Rochford, T. Whare Tapa Wha: A Mäori Model of a Unified Theory of Health. The Journal of Primary Prevention 25, 41–57 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOPP.0000039938.39574.9e

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Keywords

  • Public Health
  • Health Service
  • Health Psychology
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Assessment Tool