Susan Heydon
Biographic Data
| ID | 5896512 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Susan Heydon |
| GIVEN NAMES | Susan |
| FAMILY NAME | Heydon |
| SIGNATURE | HEYDON S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Otago |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1110-7025 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Patterns of Health Services and Medicine Utilisation by First‐Generation Pakistani Immigrants in New Zealand
INTRODUCTION: The health-seeking patterns of the increasing Pakistani migrant population in New Zealand (NZ) is a subject of limited research in current literature. Therefore, the study aimed to investigate and understand the patterns of health services utilisation and medicine usage among first-generation Pakistani immigrants in NZ. METHODS: Convenience and snowball sampling using social media platforms were used to conduct eleven semi-structure…
Bringing Medicine from Pakistan and Self-Medication Among Pakistani Mothers in New Zealand
Access to the healthcare system
Worldwide, there is limited literature on Pakistani immigrants' challenges and experiences accessing healthcare services for their children and themselves. In this article, we present a case study of Pakistani immigrant mothers in New Zealand to explore their experiences and perspectives on navigating the healthcare system of a new country. Data was collected from 23 mothers in Wellington through in-depth semi-structured interviews, which each la…
Is expanding service through an outreach programme enough to improve immunisation uptake? A qualitative study in Indonesia
In 1983, the Indonesian government established Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Integrated Health Post) - commonly known as Posyandu , an outreach programme for improving mothers' and children's health, including immunisation. However, child immunisation coverage is still far below national and world targets. There is also wide variation among regions, with low rates found in areas outside Java. This study aimed to explore mothers' experiences in immunisin…
William H. Foege, House on Fire
The strength of House on Fire is the first-hand and insider knowledge that distinguished American epidemiologist William (Bill) Foege brings to his account of the World Health Organisation (WHO) campaign that culminated in the eradication of smallpox. In his conclusion Foege writes that ‘The coordinated action of a group of dedicated people can plan for and bring about a better future’ (p. 188). The successful outcome was one of the great public …
Access to the healthcare system
Worldwide, there is limited literature on Pakistani immigrants' challenges and experiences accessing healthcare services for their children and themselves. In this article, we present a case study of Pakistani immigrant mothers in New Zealand to explore their experiences and perspectives on navigating the healthcare system of a new country. Data was collected from 23 mothers in Wellington through in-depth semi-structured interviews, which each la…
William H. Foege, House on Fire
The strength of House on Fire is the first-hand and insider knowledge that distinguished American epidemiologist William (Bill) Foege brings to his account of the World Health Organisation (WHO) campaign that culminated in the eradication of smallpox. In his conclusion Foege writes that ‘The coordinated action of a group of dedicated people can plan for and bring about a better future’ (p. 188). The successful outcome was one of the great public …
Is expanding service through an outreach programme enough to improve immunisation uptake? A qualitative study in Indonesia
In 1983, the Indonesian government established Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Integrated Health Post) - commonly known as Posyandu , an outreach programme for improving mothers' and children's health, including immunisation. However, child immunisation coverage is still far below national and world targets. There is also wide variation among regions, with low rates found in areas outside Java. This study aimed to explore mothers' experiences in immunisin…
Bringing Medicine from Pakistan and Self-Medication Among Pakistani Mothers in New Zealand
Access to the healthcare system
Worldwide, there is limited literature on Pakistani immigrants' challenges and experiences accessing healthcare services for their children and themselves. In this article, we present a case study of Pakistani immigrant mothers in New Zealand to explore their experiences and perspectives on navigating the healthcare system of a new country. Data was collected from 23 mothers in Wellington through in-depth semi-structured interviews, which each la…
Patterns of Health Services and Medicine Utilisation by First‐Generation Pakistani Immigrants in New Zealand
INTRODUCTION: The health-seeking patterns of the increasing Pakistani migrant population in New Zealand (NZ) is a subject of limited research in current literature. Therefore, the study aimed to investigate and understand the patterns of health services utilisation and medicine usage among first-generation Pakistani immigrants in NZ. METHODS: Convenience and snowball sampling using social media platforms were used to conduct eleven semi-structure…
Medicine (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Immigration (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works)