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AUTOR(ES) R. Taylor , R. Theodore , R. Richards , Barbara Galland , Matt Matahaere , Lisa Te Morenga , M. George , Gregory J. Gbur
AFILIAÇÃO(ÕES) Department of Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand, Department of Psychology, University of Otago, New Zealand, Centre for Pacific Health, Va’a o Tautai, University of Otago, New Zealand, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of Otago, New Zealand, Office of Māori Development, University of Otago, New Zealand, Victoria University, University of Otago
ANO 2020
TIPO Book
PERIÓDICO Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
ISSN 1741-427X
E-ISSN 1741-4288
DOI 10.1177/1177180120929694
ADICIONADO EM 2025-08-14
MD5 E7286CF4C4F4261C547A11C5552C96BA
MD5 1DE6AE63EF367DD22B542A317261BB6C
MD5 381933530F946F806F2001A70D71316A

Resumo

Insufficient sleep is a strong risk factor for unhealthy weight gain in children. Māori (the indigenous population of Aotearoa (New Zealand)) children have an increased risk of unhealthy weight gain compared to New Zealand European children. Interventions around sleep could provide an avenue for improving health and limiting excessive weight gain with other meaningful benefits for whānau (extended family) well-being. However, current messages promoting good sleep may not be realistic for many Māori whānau. Using qualitative methods, the Moe Kitenga project explored the diverse realities of sleep in 14 Māori whānau. We conclude that for infant sleep interventions to prevent obesity and improve health outcomes for Māori children, they must take into account the often pressing social circumstances of many Māori whānau that are a barrier to adopting infant sleep recommendations, otherwise sleep interventions could create yet another oppressive standard that whānau fail to live up to.

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