Indigenous Māori perspectives on urban transport patterns linked to health and wellbeing

Raerino, Kimiora; Macmillan, Alexandra; Jones, Rhys

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2013.04.007

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“…The importance of licensing to cultural identity is consistent with previous research that has shown that transport is essential to Aboriginal peoples' sense of cultural identity, responsibility and wellbeing (Currie & Senbergs, 2007;Elliot and Shananhan Research, 2008;Helps et al, 2008;Raerino et al, 2013). Further, cultural and kinship responsibilities can involve distant travel to locations that may not be easily accessible without private transport.…”

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confidence: 81%

“…The capacity to access transport to maintain employment, education, socialise and access healthcare impacts the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities (Currie & Senbergs, 2007;Rosier & McDonald, 2011). Globally, Indigenous populations are known to be vulnerable to transport injury and transport disadvantage, for example Maori populations in New Zealand experience significant transport disadvantage, which has been described as ethnically mediated transport disadvantage (Pollack, Frattaroli, Young, Dana-Sacco, & Gielen, 2012;Raerino, Macmillan, & Jones, 2013). In Australia,…”

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confidence: 99%

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Driver licensing and health: A social ecological exploration of the impact of licence participation in Australian Aboriginal communities

Cullen

Clapham

Hunter

et al. 2017

Journal of Transport & Health

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Introduction: Reduced licence participation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities contributes to transport disadvantage, higher rates of transport-related morbidity and mortality. This study will incorporate a social ecology framework to better understand the economic, social inclusion and cultural impacts of licensing at all levels of the system from individuals, families, communities and the socio-political environment. Methods: Qualitative methods underpinned by a social ecology approach triangulates in-depth interviews (n = 17) and community discussion groups (n = 21). Analysis was inductive and deductive. Results: The impacts of licence participation were evident at multiple levels of the social ecology and it emerged that licensing greatly impacts the mobility of individuals, families and communities. Beyond mobility, the data amalgamated into four main themes: 1) Social and economic opportunity; 2) Access to services; 3) Cultural identity; and 4) Autonomy and the justice system. Discussion: Reduced driver licensing is impacting individuals, families and communities with an immense cost to multiple levels of the social ecology. This study has highlighted the value of licence participation for cultural identity and community wellbeing. Further, licence participation interacts with persistent inequity in the licensing and justice system and impacts on the capacity of individuals, families and communities to function autonomously within the parameters of the law. Accordingly, policy should be directed at facilitating equitable access to driver licensing to promote social inclusion. Licensing is not simply a "Transport" problem; addressing this complex issue of health and social justice is a prime example of the need for an intersectoral approach that targets change at the socio-political level to improve the equity, health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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confidence: 81%

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confidence: 99%

Driver licensing and health: A social ecological exploration of the impact of licence participation in Australian Aboriginal communities

Cullen

Clapham

Hunter

et al. 2017

Journal of Transport & Health

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“…This ensures that the community members are involved in the research in some capacity, whether that be consultation, data collection, analysis, or dissemination of results. The inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in the research process, a privilege that had historically been denied, was cited by many as a significant benefit (Elston et al, 2013;Le & Gobert, 2015;Raerino et al, 2013). "The domain of research and science was mobilised to suit the imperialist agenda" (Dyll-Myklebust, 2014, p. 524), and by utilizing Indigenous research methods, those with formal training can invite marginalized groups and individuals to participate in meaningful ways and also work collaboratively to build capacity.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This includes self-determination, cultural aspirations, culturally preferred pedagogy, mediation of socioeconomic impediments, extended family social structures and practice, and a collective vision (McCleland, 2011;Smith, 1999). A Kaupapa Māori approach centralizes Māori worldview and beliefs so that each step of the research process is compatible (McCleland, 2011;Raerino, Macmillan, & Jones, 2013;Smith, 1999). Relationality is also central to a Kaupapa Māori method .…”

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confidence: 99%

Indigenous Research Methods: A Systematic Review

Drawson

Toombs

Mushquash

2017

iipj

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Indigenous communities and federal funding agencies in Canada have developed policy for ethical research with Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous scholars and communities have begun to expand the body of research regarding their peoples, and novel and innovative methods have begun to appear in the published literature. This review attempts to catalogue the wide array of Indigenous research methods in the peer-reviewed literature and describe commonalities among methods in order to guide researchers and communities in future method development. A total of 64 articles met inclusionary criteria and five themes emerged: General

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“…Native American, Canadian First Nations) has not been reported, there is evidence that Indigenous populations are over-represented in transport injury [34]. Further, evidence suggests that Indigenous populations experience significant transport disadvantage, which in New Zealand Maori populations has been described as ethnically mediated transport disadvantage [35]. Despite this, little is known about the role that licensing access may play as a protective factor against transport injury and transport disadvantage [34].…”

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confidence: 99%

Challenges to driver licensing participation for Aboriginal people in Australia: a systematic review of the literature

Cullen

Clapham

Hunter

et al. 2016

Int J Equity Health

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IntroductionAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are overrepresented in transport-related morbidity and mortality. Low rates of licensure in Aboriginal communities and households have been identified as a contributor to high rates of unlicensed driving. There is increasing recognition that Aboriginal people experience challenges and adversity in attaining a licence. This systematic review aims to identify the barriers to licence participation among Aboriginal people in Australia.MethodA systematic search of electronic databases and purposive sampling of grey literature was conducted, two authors independently assessed publications for eligibility for inclusion.ResultsTwelve publications were included in this review, of which there were 11 reporting primary research (qualitative and mixed methods) and a practitioner report. Barriers identified were categorised as individual and family barriers or systemic barriers relating to the justice system, graduated driver licensing (GDL) and service provision. A model is presented that depicts the barriers within a cycle of licensing adversity.DiscussionThere is an endemic lack of licensing access for Aboriginal people that relates to financial hardship, unmet cultural needs and an inequitable system. This review recommends targeting change at the systemic level, including a review of proof of identification and fines enforcement policy, diversionary programs and increased provision for people experiencing financial hardship.ConclusionThis review positions licensing within the context of barriers to social inclusion that Aboriginal people frequently encounter. Equitable access to licensing urgently requires policy reform and service provision that is inclusive, responsive to the cultural needs of Aboriginal people and accessible to regional and remote communities.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12939-016-0422-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Indigenous Māori perspectives on urban transport patterns linked to health and wellbeing

Cited by 33 publications

References 18 publications

Driver licensing and health: A social ecological exploration of the impact of licence participation in Australian Aboriginal communities

Driver licensing and health: A social ecological exploration of the impact of licence participation in Australian Aboriginal communities

Indigenous Research Methods: A Systematic Review

Challenges to driver licensing participation for Aboriginal people in Australia: a systematic review of the literature

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