Our Research
Pioneering Pacific and global health research to help activate the world’s most innovative health solutions.
Research Projects
Pacific Mental Health Survey
Assessing mental health needs across the Pacific region.
Pacific Contribution to the NZ COVID-19 Response
Improving infectious disease prevention and management for Pacific communities in Aotearoa.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards COVID-19 amongst Pacific communities.
Understanding how we can prevent and manage infectious diseases through improved policy and practice for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa.
Approach
Our research uses a transdisciplinary approach, with diverse and multi-faceted research practices to address some of our toughest societal health challenges.
Driving community impact and action
Our research works to serve our Pacific communities, creating change by enabling practical, implementable action and solutions.
Bold collaborations and partnerships
We work with an established, diverse and trusted network across the Pacific to develop and co-create effective solutions.
Upholding Pacific integrity
We are Pacific-led, restoring Pacific ways of knowledge in our research practice and giving research ownership back to our communities.
Research Focus Areas
We have a proven track record and specialist research expertise across our four key focus areas.
These areas are interconnected through cross-cutting determinants, health systems strengthening, research translation, policy and legislation frameworks, leadership and workforce development.
Non-Communicable Diseases
Children and Young People
Pandemic Response and Preparedness
Climate Change
Papers and Publications
Assessing the cross-cultural adaptation and translation of a text-based mobile smoking cessation in Samoa (TXTTaofiTapaa): Pilot Study
Judith McCool 1 PhD, MPH;
Helen Tanielu 2 MA;
Elaine Umali 1 MA, MPH;
Robyn Whittaker 3,4 , MD, PhD
Publication
New Pacific Voyages since Independence
Roannie Ng Shiu
Rochelle Bailey
Publication
Public Health Ethics, Implementation, Communication - Public Health Observatory NZ Conference 2023
Seeing like a regionalist: The dilemmas of inter-governmental co-operation in the blue Pacific
Roannie Ng Shiu
Sala George Carter
Sam Pilisi
Edmond S. Fehoko
Jack Corbett
Publication
Climate change in small island developing states: caring for youths mental healthClimate change in small island developing states: caring for youths mental health
Georgiana Gordon-Strachan
Roannie Ng Shiu
Joanne Smith
Abigail Harrison
Susan Walker
Publication
Climate effects on health in Small Islands Developing States.
NZ Population Conference 2023 - Chasing Rainbows (still)
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