Collecting country-of-birth data does not capture ‘statistically invisible’ population groups including Maori and Pasifika; ancestry data is needed. The findings from this study enable targeted service delivery according to women’s preferences.
Investigating Antenatal Nutrition Education Preferences in South-East Queensland, including Maori and Pasifika women
Initiative Type
Research
Status
Deliver
Added
Last updated
Summary
Key dates
May 2018
Jan 2019
Implementation sites
Metro South Hospital and Health Service
Aim
To better understand women’s nutrition-related knowledge, needs, behaviours and education preferences and to identify any significant differences among Maori & Pasifika (M&P) women.
Benefits
Improved dietary behaviours during pregnancy may support improved health outcomes in women and their infants.
Background
Little is reported about the nutrition-related needs and preferences of women seeking maternity services, particularly Maori and Pasifika (M&P) women who have higher chronic disease rates in Queensland.