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Projects

The Wāhi Kōrero research team are interested in why some people do not receive the health care they need. This information can help to improve health care so it meets your needs better.

Each project uses a prompt to seek stories about particular issues. Click on the project prompts below for more information and stories.

E aro ana te tīma rangahau o Wāhi Kōrero ki tā ētahi kore e whai i te tautiaki ā-hauora ka hiahiatia. Mā tēnei pārongo e āwhina kia whanake ake ai ngā tautiaki ā-hauora e hāngai ake ai ki ō matea.

Kei ia kaupapa tētahi tohuāki ki te kimi i ngā kōrero mō ētahi momo take. Pāwhiria ngā tohuāki ā-kaupapa kei raro iho nei mō ētahi pārongo anō me ētahi kōrero anō.

ACTIVE TO 09 Jun 2024

I felt too whakamā to go to the doctor

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For years I endured painful swelling in my lower legs and knees, chronic pain in my hips, chronic lower back pain, and the gradual onset of debilitating chronic fatigue. I…

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I am trans non-binary. Every time I go to the doctor I have a non-affirming experience in terms of how I am spoken to/about. This, combined with body dysphoria, means…

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I experienced sexual trauma as a child and experienced ADHD like symptoms, hypervigilance, anxiety, nightmares, poor sleep, low mood, negative self assessment, difficulties at school, and anger. I could not…

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Kōrero I wish I could’ve had with the WellChild nurse

I wish I could have been honest about terrible sleep - I lied and said sleep was okay, because I didn't want suggestions to sleep train. I also didn't mention…

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I am a first time Mama and although I had all the support from Whanau and friends I still opted to do well-child checks instead of just going to doctors…

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I wish that the post natal support that I received was for both my child and myself. I had regular check in for my child's health, but our decision to…

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