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Author Morrison-Ngatai, E. openurl 
  Title Mai i muri ka haere whakahaere: Maori woman in mental health nursing Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Massey University Library  
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  Keywords Mental health; Maori; Female; Psychiatric Nursing  
  Abstract Contents: Chapter 1 Kupu whakataki – introduction; Chapter 2 Raranga mohiotanga – literature review; Chapter 3 To te wahine mana tuku iho – theoretical framework; Chapter 4 Tahuri ki te rangahau – research methodology; Chapter 5 Whakaaturanga whakaoho – beginnings; Chapter 6 Kia pakari – positioning and contesting; Chapter 7 E ara ki runga wahine toa – standing and enduring; Chapter 8 Kua takoto te whariki.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 828  
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Author Beaton, T. openurl 
  Title Postnatal depression: Four women's experiences of care from a nurse Type
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Victoria University of Wellington Library  
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  Keywords Female; Mental health; Nurse-patient relations; Feminist critique  
  Abstract Postnatal depression is a term used loosely to describe disorders of mood and distressing symptoms for women in the postpartum, yet it has its own distinct symptoms. It is thought to affect between 10 and 20 percent of new mothers in New Zealand. In order to deliver effective nursing care that has a positive impact on the health of women who experience postnatal depression, nurses need knowledge and theory to underpin practice. This study explores the experience of four women who experienced postnatal depression and the care they received from a nurse. A postmodern feminist position informed the research project. Women became actively involved in a focus group to explore their experiences. A thematic analysis of the focus group transcripts revealed the women's experiences of care from nurses and health professionals as not always helpful. The themes that arose from the analysis were knowledge, perception, care and self. Knowledge examined the women's and significant others' knowledge of postnatal depression as well as women's own knowledge of themselves. Perception identified the women's beliefs of and views on mental illness, as well as their expectations of motherhood. Care as a concept was examined as to how it was provided by nurses. This encompassed a lack of care and, in contrast, supportive care as impacting on the women's individual experiences. Self described the experiences of a loss of self as women experienced their distress in the postpartum, and that a regaining of self was identified by women as difficult, and this is where they required support. The themes are discussed and critiqued with literature that identifies the nursing role with women who experience postnatal depression. There are recommendations for ongoing research and development of the nursing role in order to promote the health and wellbeing of women in the postpartum.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 850  
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Author Williams, H. openurl 
  Title One for the boys: An evaluative study of primary health care access by men in Tairawhiti Type
  Year 2006 Publication Abbreviated Journal NZNO Library  
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  Keywords Gender; Primary health care; Access; Male  
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  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 1138  
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Author Lowe, P. url  openurl
  Title A descriptive research study on factors that impact upon the quality of life of elderly women with comorbid chronic illnesses: Three women's perspectives Type
  Year 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal ResearchArchive@Victoria  
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  Keywords Older people; Female; Chronically ill; Quality of life  
  Abstract The aim of this research study is to explore factors that older women living with comorbid chronic illnesses identify as key to maintaining or improving their quality of life. This study uses a qualitative approach, with a descriptive methodology. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with three women over the age of 80 who had been diagnosed with more than one chronic illness. These interviews were audiotaped, and the data analysed using thematic analysis. What emerged from this analysis of older women was the need for them to create meaning in their life, which is further explicated through three main themes: (1) coping with changing health, (2) the impact of family, and (3) attitude. Attitude to life and having a positive outlook were all factors these participants expressed as being essential to maintaining their quality of life. The quality of life of these participants is enhanced by the ability of these women to create meaning in their life. They do this by integrating their wealth of past experience into their present, reflecting back on their lives, but still gaining enjoyment from the here and now.  
  Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1236 Serial 1221  
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