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Relationships between health and culture in Polynesia – A review |
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| Authors: | Stuart Capstick Pauline Norris Faafetai Sopoaga Wale Tobata |
| Institution: | 1. School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand;2. Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand;3. Otago Pacific People''s Health Trust, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Abstract: | This review of journal articles and book chapters discusses the health beliefs characteristic of Polynesia and reveals several themes. These are: commonality in health conceptualisations across the cultures of the region which differ from the conceptualisations of biomedicine; the role of the relational self, traditional living and communalism in understanding health; the place of spirituality and religion in health and illness causation; and pluralism and pragmatism in health-seeking behaviour. Suggestions are made as to how awareness of key ideas might contribute to effective planning of health promotion and intervention activities. |
| Keywords: | Polynesia Pacific Health beliefs Culture Oceania Health promotion Review |
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