Culture clubbed

Article Abstract:

All aspects of Maori health in New Zealand has been badly affected by the settlers who arrived in the 19th century and deprived the Maoris of their land. The Maoris have lost their cultural identity and 3.5 million of them smoke, drink or take drugs. They also experience racial discrimination. The government accepts that improvements in health provision are needed and has initiated a cultural safety programme which ensures that nurses and health professionals do not make assumptions about individuals they treat. Maoris need to have more input into the delivery of health and education services.

Health aspects, Social policy, New Zealand, Indigenous peoples, Maoris

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Campaign fatigue

Article Abstract:

Health associations are finding it increasingly hard to make the public aware of their activities with so many other organisations running awareness campaigns, often on the same days. High profile organisations dealing with illness such as AIDS or breast cancer attract more attention and this has an adverse affect on small associations, although they are equally well deserving. High levels of competition for the public's attention means that fatigue is setting in and the impact is reduced. Health professionals could make more use of the days as an education tool if they were better informed.

Advertising, Public health administration

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Arabian plights

Article Abstract:

Many British nurses are attracted to work in Saudi Arabia by the promise of tax-free salaries, generous holiday allowances, end-of-contract bonuses and free flights and accommodation. However, they often fail to realise that Saudi Arabia has a very strong Islamic influence, and that working there is very different from working in the UK. The lifestyle can be good, but is also common for British nurses to feel isolated and lonely. All foreign nurses must live in secure compounds, and are not permitted to drive.

Saudi Arabia, Nurses, Alien labor, Foreign labor

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