Ole Taeao Afua, the New Morning: A Qualitative Investigation Into Samoan Perspectives on Mental Health and Culturally Appropriate Services

Tamasese, Kiwi; Peteru, Carmel; Waldegrave, Charles; Bush, Allister

doi:10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01572.x

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“…The FM and the First Interpreter indicated that more naturalistic tasks, such as ones related to cooking or attending church, would have been more appropriate. It has been suggested in the literature about Samoan culture (Anae, 2010;Sobralske, 2006;Tamasese, Peteru, Waldegrave, & Bush, 2005) that Western approaches may not always be suitable for individuals from this background. The incorporation of more meaningful and naturalistic activities into assessment may be more appropriate for all clients, irrespective of cultural background; however, the study highlights that this may be particularly important in relation to language assessment with the Samoan population.…”

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Assessment of a Samoan–English speaker with bilingual aphasia: “it’s hard”

2015

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Background: Speech-language therapists need to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services for their clients. However, language assessment with bilingual adults with aphasia can be challenging for clinicians, due to the complexity surrounding both aphasia and bilingualism. There are few investigations focusing on the assessment of bilingual speakers with aphasia. More research is needed, particularly in relation to the specific experience of the individuals involved in the assessment process.Aim: This study aimed to explore the experience of an outpatient language assessment involving a Samoan-English speaker with bilingual aphasia, from the perspectives of the participants in the process. Methods & Procedures: An instrumental case study was used to explore one case involving a community speech-language therapist's assessment of a bilingual SamoanEnglish speaker with aphasia. Data collection involved three phases: participant observation of the two assessment sessions; semi-structured interviews with the individual with aphasia, her family member, her speech-language therapist, and one of the interpreters; and a stimulated-recall interview with the speech-language therapist. Qualitative content analysis was used to identify themes within the data. Outcomes & Results: Eight themes were revealed in relation to assessment of a bilingual adult with aphasia: Samoan-English language assessment is a hard process for the individuals involved; Samoan-English language assessment as a team process; differences in understanding of communication impairments and the assessment process; time; preparation; appropriateness of assessment tasks and resources; uncertainty; and flexibility. Conclusions: The findings highlight the complex nature of language assessment involving a bilingual Samoan-English speaker with aphasia and provide valuable insights into the experience of the process. The investigation identified a number of useful clinical implications that can help to inform clinical practice for clinicians working with assessment of bilingual aphasia both in Samoan-English speakers and in other bilingual populations.

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Assessment of a Samoan–English speaker with bilingual aphasia: “it’s hard”

2015

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“…As affirmed through the work of Agnew, PulotuEndemann, Robinson, Suaalii-Sauni and Warren (2004) and Tamasese, Peteru, Waldegrave and Bush (2005), many Pacific people are relational beings legitimised by sacred relationships built on the values of tapu (sacred bonds), alofa (love and compassion), tautua (reciprocal service), fa'aloalo (respect and deference), fa'amaualalo (humility), and aiga (family); to them, culture is the core of their very existence, both individually and collectively. Nevertheless, being cognisant of the negative consequences of colonisation and forced acculturation among Pacific cultures is critical for working towards balanced intercultural relationships that can lead to positive outcomes for people of the Pacific.…”

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Kupa′a I ke kahua o Hawaii: Stand Firmly Behind the Foundations of Hawaii

Crabbe¹

2007

Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology

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“…Samoan people stop taking medication when they feel they have recovered (Tamasese et al . 1997; 2005). …”

Section: Mental Health Treatment For Samoan New Zealanders: Pacific Imentioning

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“…1997; 2005). The elders felt that acculturation and socioeconomic stressors were the primary cause of mental illness in Samoan New Zealanders and that these factors were not given proper consideration in their treatment.…”

Section: Mental Health Treatment For Samoan New Zealanders: Pacific Imentioning

confidence: 99%

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Problems with non‐adherence to antipsychotic medication in Samoan new Zealanders: A literature review

Ioasa-Martin¹,

Moore

2012

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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This paper explores what is known about adherence to antipsychotic medications in general and the possible reasons for non-adherence in Samoan New Zealanders. Samoan New Zealanders are either Samoan-born immigrants or their descendents born in New Zealand. Clinicians recognize a high prevalence of non-adherence among Samoan New Zealanders. The authors hypothesize that traditional Samoan beliefs play a prominent role in problems with adherence. To investigate this hypothesis, a review of the literature on adherence in Samoan New Zealanders was undertaken. Documents from the Ministry of Health support the hypothesis. To investigate this issue, the Ministry of Health initiated a qualitative research project to examine the nature of Samoan traditional beliefs. The results of this study are summarized. No research had previously been undertaken on adherence in Samoan New Zealanders. In general, there is a lack of research on all aspects of the mental health of Pacific peoples in New Zealand. Literature reviews of adherence research consistently show that interventions that improve adherence address the beliefs, behaviours, and relationships surrounding adherence. This finding supports the author's hypothesis that traditional beliefs play an important role in the problem of adherence. Further definitive study with Samoan New Zealanders is required.

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Ole Taeao Afua, the New Morning: A Qualitative Investigation Into Samoan Perspectives on Mental Health and Culturally Appropriate Services

Cited by 189 publications

References 7 publications

Assessment of a Samoan–English speaker with bilingual aphasia: “it’s hard”

Assessment of a Samoan–English speaker with bilingual aphasia: “it’s hard”

Kupa′a I ke kahua o Hawaii: Stand Firmly Behind the Foundations of Hawaii

Problems with non‐adherence to antipsychotic medication in Samoan new Zealanders: A literature review

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