A Tobacco-Free New Zealand by 2025? (Public Lecture, Durham University, 9 March 2016)

Research Summary: Tobacco Cessation in Māori Communities

Topic: Public Health Intervention — Smoking Cessation & Indigenous Health Equity

Key Focus Areas: Māori-informed cessation interventions, cultural protocols, indigenous health improvement, tobacco reduction strategies

Primary Investigator: Dr Marewa Glover, Massey University; Ngā Puhi Māori tribe

Approach: Design and trial of smoking cessation interventions informed by Māori knowledge and values

Evidence Grade: Implementation-focused; frontline activist research translating indigenous knowledge into health outcomes

Geographic Context: New Zealand; target outcome of tobacco-free status by 2025

Event Details: Public lecture, Durham University, 9 March 2016, 5:00–6:30 pm; open to all, no booking required

Reflections of a frontline activist (No Smoking Day Lecture)

To mark No Smoking Day we are delighted to welcome public health and behaviour specialist Dr Marewa Glover to Durham University. Dr Glover (Massey University) is an indigenous woman of the Māori Ngā Puhi tribe of New Zealand who works to improve Māori health, mainly through reducing tobacco smoking. Marewa has led or been involved in the study of, design and trial of a number of smoking cessation interventions informed by Māori knowledge, that operate in accordance with Māori values and protocols.

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception.

All are welcome, there is no need to book.

Dr Glover will also be presenting at our Breathing in Context symposium.

March 9, 2016 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Located at: ER142 Elvet Riverside 1, Durham University