作者: Rochelle Lee , Nicola North
DOI: 10.1071/HC13315
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摘要: INTRODUCTION: International research consistently shows that sole mothers experience poorer health and suboptimal care access. New Zealand studies on mothers’ report similar findings. The aim of this exploratory was to better understand the experiences Maori access services, particularly primary care, for personal needs. METHODS: This qualitative study employed a general inductive design informed by Kaupapa approach, providing guidance appropriate cultural protocols recruiting engaging participants. Distributing written information snowballing techniques were used purposively recruit seven mothers. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews which digitally recorded transcribed verbatim. analysed using thematic analysis identify commonalities patterns in participants’ experiences. FINDINGS: dominant themes emerged captured described accessing care. major barrier reported cost. Compounding cost, transport difficulties location or scheduling services additional barriers service accessibility. Child-related issues also posed barrier, including prioritising children’s needs childcare over CONCLUSION: findings illuminate complex socioeconomic inequalities affecting options uptake services. Further investigation is needed. has implications addressing at policy, funding practice levels improve outcomes equitable KEYWORDS: Health accessibility; Maori; care; single parent; single-parent family; factors