Marewa Glover
Biographic Data
| ID | 140054 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marewa Glover |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marewa |
| FAMILY NAME | Glover |
| SIGNATURE | GLOVER M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Auckland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1572-3784 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 32 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 32 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Reducing maternal smoking using Indigenous knowledge, practices, and online technologies
Maternal smoking increases adverse risks for both the mother's pregnancy and the unborn child and remains disproportionately high among some Indigenous peoples. Decreasing smoking among pregnant Indigenous women has been identified as a health priority in New Zealand because of wide inequities in smoking-related harms. Using pre- and post-intervention questionnaires, this feasibility study assessed the acceptability and potential efficacy of a no…
Lady health workers smoking cessation initiative in rural Pakistan
How New Zealand adults who smoked understand novel tobacco ‘endgame’ policies. Qualitative analysis using the associative propositional evaluation model to determine comprehension
Tobacco smoking is a leading cause of early death. In 2022, New Zealand legislated to introduce three previously untried tobacco ‘endgame’ policies aimed at reducing demand for cigarettes and restricting supply. This study aimed to determine how a key stakeholder group, NZ adults with no intent or low belief that they could stop smoking by 2025, understood proposals to restrict nicotine in combustible tobacco and the number of tobacco retailers t…
How Much Ongoing Smoking Reduction is an Echo of the Initial Mass Education
Objectives: In this paper, we attempt to quantify the "echo" effects of the downward shock in US smoking prevalence from mass education starting about 1965 through 2010. Methods: An agent- based population simulation replicates the observed effects of the initial education shock on smoking prevalence, and then estimates ongoing echo effects based on empirical estimates of the effects of parental smoking on initiation and peer-group quitting conta…
Working With Asian Language Interpreters in Qualitative Research: A Comparative Study
Health researchers employ health interpreters for research interviews with linguistically diverse speakers. Few studies compare inconsistencies between different interpretations of the same interview data. We compared interpreted with independently reinterpreted English language transcripts from five in-home family interviews conducted in five different Asian languages. Differences included augmented, summarized, and/or omitted information. Resea…
An Online Survey of New Zealand Vapers
Using electronic cigarettes (vaping) is controversial, but is increasingly widespread. This paper reports the results of an electronic survey of vapers in New Zealand, a country where the sale and supply of e-liquids containing nicotine is illegal, although vapers can legally access e-liquids from overseas. An on-line survey was conducted, using vaper and smoking cessation networks for recruitment, with follow up surveys conducted 1 and 2 months …
Exploring the threats to sociable scholarship: An autoethnographic viewing of participatory news making
Sociable scholarship is the activity of engaging in, and disseminating academic thinking through social media as part of a commitment to be held accountable by the communities a scholar serves. Doing so has both benefits, such as increasing the people impacted by an article, and drawbacks, like ad hominem attacks. In this piece, we use collaborative autoethnography to explore common threats to sociable scholarship. We are activist scholars who ar…
Exercise to Support Indigenous Pregnant Women to Stop Smoking: Acceptability to Māori
Smoking, Not Our Tikanga: Exploring representations of Māori and smoking in national media
Could ‘Aunties’ Recruit Pregnant Indigenous Women Who Smoke Into a Trial and Deliver a Cessation Intervention? A Feasibility Study
An intervention to reduce the number of convenience stores selling tobacco: Feasibility study
Substantially reducing the availability of tobacco in communities is likely to require legislative approaches, underpinned by sustained community pressure and support for convenience store owners who are willing to change their business model
The Wero group stop smoking competition: Main outcomes of a pre- and post- study
WERO appeared to be successful in prompting quitting among high smoking prevalence groups. WERO combined several promising strategies for supporting cessation: peer support, cessation provider support, incentives, competition and interactive internet and mobile tools. Though designed for Māori and Pacific people, WERO could potentially be effective for other family- and community-centred cultures
Using Incentives to Encourage Smoking Abstinence Among Pregnant Indigenous Women? A Feasibility Study
Abrupt nicotine reduction as an endgame policy: A randomised trial
Smokers unmotivated to quit reduce their usual cigarette consumption (and thus nicotine exposure) when VLNC cigarettes are made available at a significantly reduced price
Taxing times? Smoker response to tax increases
Purpose – Taxing tobacco is one of the most effective means to reduce smoking but concerns about the impact on poor smokers are a barrier. New Zealand resumed increasing tobacco taxes in April 2010. The paper hypothesised smokers would attempt to stop smoking and/or adapt, changing their smoking behaviours in response to price increases. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The authors conducted a door knock surve…
Normalising post‐mortems – whose cultural imperative? An indigenous view on New Zealand post‐mortem policy
In Aotearoa New Zealand a post‐mortem examination, also known as an autopsy, is the main tool for identifying cause of death. For Indigenous Māori New Zealanders, however, post‐mortems remain a foreign and desecrating act. This paper examines how prevailing post‐mortem practices affect Māori and discusses possible alternatives. It argues that, even with amendments to the Coroners Act, the coronial office continues to hold an unassailable position…
An innovative team-based stop smoking competition among Māori and Pacific Island smokers: Rationale and method for the study and its evaluation
Cultural practices incorporated into the intervention include having a holistic family or group-centred focus, inter-group competitiveness, fundraising and ritual pledging. Competition elements included are social support, pharmacotherapy use, cash prize incentives and the use of a dedicated website and iPad application. A pre-test post-test will be combined with process evaluation to evaluate if the competition results in triggering mass-quittin…
Reducing Smoking in Pregnancy Among Māori Women: “Aunties” Perceptions and Willingness to Help
Study protocol for a non-inferiority trial of cytisine versus nicotine replacement therapy in people motivated to stop smoking
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12610000590066)
Study protocol for a randomised trial of nicotine-free cigarettes as an adjunct to usual NRT-based cessation practice, in people who wish to stop smoking
Smoking prevalence in New Zealand has changed little in recent years (particularly in Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand) and additional options for smokers who want to quit are needed. Although a variety of methods are available to help, many are expensive, have side effects, and despite their use most quit attempts still fail. This trial will test the balance of benefits and risks of a new strategy for people to overcome nicotine depen…
The study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a family-centred tobacco control program about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) to reduce respiratory illness in Indigenous infants
Interventions aimed at reducing exposure of Indigenous children to ETS have the potential for significant benefits for Indigenous communities. There is currently a dearth of evidence for the effect of tobacco control interventions to reduce children's exposure to ETS among Indigenous populations. This study will provide high-quality evidence of the efficacy of a family-centred tobacco control program on ETS to reduce respiratory illness. Outcomes…
Effect of an electronic nicotine delivery device (e cigarette) on desire to smoke and withdrawal, user preferences and nicotine delivery: Randomised cross-over trial
The 16 mg Ruyan V8 ENDD alleviated desire to smoke after overnight abstinence, was well tolerated and had a pharmacokinetic profile more like the Nicorette inhalator than a tobacco cigarette. Evaluation of the ENDD for longer-term safety, potential for long-term use and efficacy as a cessation aid is needed. Trial registration No.12607000587404, Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register
Assisted Human Reproduction: Issues for Takatāpui (New Zealand Indigenous Non-Heterosexuals)
GLBT people's right to access assisted human reproduction (AHR) technologies have been widely discussed, but their attitudes toward and experiences of AHR remain relatively unexplored. In New Zealand, the attitudes of the indigenous Māori population toward AHR have also not been comprehensively studied, largely because of the misperception that Māori enjoy optimal fertility. This paper presents, for the first time, the views of takatāpui (Māori G…
Beneficial impacts of a national smokefree environments law on an indigenous population: A multifaceted evaluation
The New Zealand Smokefree Environments Amendment Act had a range of positive effects, including reducing SHS exposure among Māori communities. If the experience is replicated in other countries with indigenous populations, it suggests that comprehensive smokefree environments legislation will have beneficial effects on the health of indigenous groups and could contribute to reducing inequalities in health within societies
Hand-rolled cigarette smoking patterns compared with factory-made cigarette smoking in New Zealand men
In these smokers, RYO smoking was associated with increased smoke exposure per cigarette, and similar CO breath levels, and even with filters is apparently no less and possibly more dangerous than FM smoking. Specific package warnings should warn of RYO smoking's true risk. RYOs are currently taxed much less than FM cigarettes in most countries; similar harm merits similar excise per cigarette
Normalising post‐mortems – whose cultural imperative? An indigenous view on New Zealand post‐mortem policy
In Aotearoa New Zealand a post‐mortem examination, also known as an autopsy, is the main tool for identifying cause of death. For Indigenous Māori New Zealanders, however, post‐mortems remain a foreign and desecrating act. This paper examines how prevailing post‐mortem practices affect Māori and discusses possible alternatives. It argues that, even with amendments to the Coroners Act, the coronial office continues to hold an unassailable position…
The Effects of Coming Out on Relationships and Health
This study set out to ascertain how open lesbians were about their sexual orientation, using a snowball sample of lesbians in New Zealand. The research looked at how disclosure impacted on lesbian sexual behaviour, self assessed health status, relationships and use of health services. The questions were part of a large survey modelled on a North Health Study (Parr, Whittaker, and Jackson, 1998) which included the SF-36 survey instrument. A standa…
The Effects of Coming Out on Relationships and Health
This study set out to ascertain how open lesbians were about their sexual orientation, using a snowball sample of lesbians in New Zealand. The research looked at how disclosure impacted on lesbian sexual behaviour, self assessed health status, relationships and use of health services. The questions were part of a large survey modelled on a North Health Study (Parr, Whittaker, and Jackson, 1998) which included the SF-36 survey instrument. A standa…
From Out of the Shadows—An Anthology of Poetry Williams, Brenda Jane (2002) Self‐published, Scotland: 21Pp, £4.50 (pamphlet). Copies are available from the author at 7 Rhodders Grove, Clackmannanshire…
Colonization and Racism
The Role of Whānau in Māori Women's Decisions about Breast Feeding
Objective This project investigated Māori women's decision making around breastfeeding within the context of whānau attitudes towards breastfeeding in order to describe the dynamic role played by the whānau whānui (extended family) in a woman's decision to breastfeed or not. Methods During late 2004 and early 2005, 30 women who had cared for a newborn within the previous three years and 11 family members were recruited from within Auckland (a maj…
Your child is your whakapapa: Maori Considerations of Assisted Reproduction and Human Relatedness
Based on data from the first study of Maori attitudes to assisted reproductive technologies, this article analyses the domaining of knowledge regarding biological and cultural reproduction. In particular, we examine the ways in which research participants protray whakapapa as an essential human and cultural resource, placed at the centre of considerations regarding relatedness and the appropriate use of AHR. The socio-political and historical cir…
After the smoke has cleared: Evaluation of the impact of a new national smoke-free law in New Zealand
The effects of the legislation change were favourable from a public health perspective. Areas for further investigation and possible regulation were identified such as SHS related pollution in semi-enclosed outdoor areas. The study adds to a growing body of literature documenting the positive impact of comprehensive smoke-free legislation. The scientific and public health case for introducing comprehensive smoke-free legislation that covers all i…
Cigarette fires and burns in a population of New Zealand smokers
The results indicate that cigarette-caused fires and burns are common among New Zealand smokers, are a source of inequality and therefore deserve greater attention from health advocates and policymakers
Assisted Human Reproduction: Issues for Takatāpui (New Zealand Indigenous Non-Heterosexuals)
GLBT people's right to access assisted human reproduction (AHR) technologies have been widely discussed, but their attitudes toward and experiences of AHR remain relatively unexplored. In New Zealand, the attitudes of the indigenous Māori population toward AHR have also not been comprehensively studied, largely because of the misperception that Māori enjoy optimal fertility. This paper presents, for the first time, the views of takatāpui (Māori G…
Beneficial impacts of a national smokefree environments law on an indigenous population: A multifaceted evaluation
The New Zealand Smokefree Environments Amendment Act had a range of positive effects, including reducing SHS exposure among Māori communities. If the experience is replicated in other countries with indigenous populations, it suggests that comprehensive smokefree environments legislation will have beneficial effects on the health of indigenous groups and could contribute to reducing inequalities in health within societies
Hand-rolled cigarette smoking patterns compared with factory-made cigarette smoking in New Zealand men
In these smokers, RYO smoking was associated with increased smoke exposure per cigarette, and similar CO breath levels, and even with filters is apparently no less and possibly more dangerous than FM smoking. Specific package warnings should warn of RYO smoking's true risk. RYOs are currently taxed much less than FM cigarettes in most countries; similar harm merits similar excise per cigarette
The study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a family-centred tobacco control program about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) to reduce respiratory illness in Indigenous infants
Interventions aimed at reducing exposure of Indigenous children to ETS have the potential for significant benefits for Indigenous communities. There is currently a dearth of evidence for the effect of tobacco control interventions to reduce children's exposure to ETS among Indigenous populations. This study will provide high-quality evidence of the efficacy of a family-centred tobacco control program on ETS to reduce respiratory illness. Outcomes…
Effect of an electronic nicotine delivery device (e cigarette) on desire to smoke and withdrawal, user preferences and nicotine delivery: Randomised cross-over trial
The 16 mg Ruyan V8 ENDD alleviated desire to smoke after overnight abstinence, was well tolerated and had a pharmacokinetic profile more like the Nicorette inhalator than a tobacco cigarette. Evaluation of the ENDD for longer-term safety, potential for long-term use and efficacy as a cessation aid is needed. Trial registration No.12607000587404, Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register
Study protocol for a non-inferiority trial of cytisine versus nicotine replacement therapy in people motivated to stop smoking
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12610000590066)
Study protocol for a randomised trial of nicotine-free cigarettes as an adjunct to usual NRT-based cessation practice, in people who wish to stop smoking
Smoking prevalence in New Zealand has changed little in recent years (particularly in Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand) and additional options for smokers who want to quit are needed. Although a variety of methods are available to help, many are expensive, have side effects, and despite their use most quit attempts still fail. This trial will test the balance of benefits and risks of a new strategy for people to overcome nicotine depen…
An innovative team-based stop smoking competition among Māori and Pacific Island smokers: Rationale and method for the study and its evaluation
Cultural practices incorporated into the intervention include having a holistic family or group-centred focus, inter-group competitiveness, fundraising and ritual pledging. Competition elements included are social support, pharmacotherapy use, cash prize incentives and the use of a dedicated website and iPad application. A pre-test post-test will be combined with process evaluation to evaluate if the competition results in triggering mass-quittin…
Reducing Smoking in Pregnancy Among Māori Women: “Aunties” Perceptions and Willingness to Help
The Wero group stop smoking competition: Main outcomes of a pre- and post- study
WERO appeared to be successful in prompting quitting among high smoking prevalence groups. WERO combined several promising strategies for supporting cessation: peer support, cessation provider support, incentives, competition and interactive internet and mobile tools. Though designed for Māori and Pacific people, WERO could potentially be effective for other family- and community-centred cultures
Using Incentives to Encourage Smoking Abstinence Among Pregnant Indigenous Women? A Feasibility Study
Abrupt nicotine reduction as an endgame policy: A randomised trial
Smokers unmotivated to quit reduce their usual cigarette consumption (and thus nicotine exposure) when VLNC cigarettes are made available at a significantly reduced price
Taxing times? Smoker response to tax increases
Purpose – Taxing tobacco is one of the most effective means to reduce smoking but concerns about the impact on poor smokers are a barrier. New Zealand resumed increasing tobacco taxes in April 2010. The paper hypothesised smokers would attempt to stop smoking and/or adapt, changing their smoking behaviours in response to price increases. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The authors conducted a door knock surve…
Normalising post‐mortems – whose cultural imperative? An indigenous view on New Zealand post‐mortem policy
In Aotearoa New Zealand a post‐mortem examination, also known as an autopsy, is the main tool for identifying cause of death. For Indigenous Māori New Zealanders, however, post‐mortems remain a foreign and desecrating act. This paper examines how prevailing post‐mortem practices affect Māori and discusses possible alternatives. It argues that, even with amendments to the Coroners Act, the coronial office continues to hold an unassailable position…
An intervention to reduce the number of convenience stores selling tobacco: Feasibility study
Substantially reducing the availability of tobacco in communities is likely to require legislative approaches, underpinned by sustained community pressure and support for convenience store owners who are willing to change their business model
Smoking, Not Our Tikanga: Exploring representations of Māori and smoking in national media
Could ‘Aunties’ Recruit Pregnant Indigenous Women Who Smoke Into a Trial and Deliver a Cessation Intervention? A Feasibility Study
Exercise to Support Indigenous Pregnant Women to Stop Smoking: Acceptability to Māori
Medicine (24 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (23 works) · Smoking cessation (16 works) · Environmental health (12 works) · Indigenous (12 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Nursing (10 works) · Public health (10 works) · Demography (9 works) · Psychology (9 works)