Hauora Tāne

 

Hauora Tāne (Pirirakau Hauora)

Start date & duration:

2010, part of our Whanau Ora contract which is a three year contract.

What is the programme trying to achieve:

Encourage men to have regular check ups, increase awareness of men’s health issues and increase the number of men accessing health services.

Who are the target population for this programme or service:

Maori men 20-59yrs.

What is the geographical coverage for this programme or service:

Te Puna and surrounding areas. 

Who can access it:

Enrolled clients of Pirirakau Hauora.

How did the programme come about:

A high number of men in our community were dying before they reach 55 or are having heart attacks.  Men are not looking after their health and only seeking help after ending up in hospital. In 2008-2009 there were 18 deaths of men under 60yrs of age in our community.

What approach is used for the service delivery:

Free annual “Hauora Tāne” checks with the doctor and nurse. Follow-up support and advice by a community support worker. Health promotion targeting men through the Rugby Club and Marae.

What are the successes to date with the delivery of the service:

There has been an increase in the number of men accessing health services through our GP clinic and our nursing services. There has also been an increase in awareness about health issues. We are beginning to break down the stigma or whakamaa associated with doctors visits.  More men access the annual checks.

What are the measures of success for this programme:

Numbers attending the health checks and numbers attending clinics.

Has any evaluation of the service been undertaken?  If so, when and what was the outcome:

No - this is relatively new initiative.

Who are the funders of this programme:

DHB as part of the Whanau Ora contract.