Ha Ora: secondary care barriers and enablers to early diagnosis of lung cancer for Maori communities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Aotearoa New Zealand. Māori communities in particular have higher incidence and mortality rates from Lung Cancer. Diagnosis of lung cancer at an early stage can allow for curative treatment. This project aimed to document the barriers to early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer in secondary care for Māori communities.

Methods

This project used a kaupapa Māori approach. Nine community hui (focus groups) and nine primary healthcare provider hui were carried out in five rural localities in the Midland region. Community hui included cancer patients, whānau (families), and other community members. Healthcare provider hui comprised staff members at the local primary healthcare centre, including General Practitione

SUBMITTER: Kidd J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7863263 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature