Living at the cutting edge Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 Living at the cutting edge: women’s experiences of protection orders.
Comprehensive Plan to inform the design of a national breastfeeding promotion campaign Last Publication Date: 31 Jul 2007 The government has funded the Ministry of Health to develop a national breastfeeding promotion campaign to improve breastfeeding rates and duration, especially for high-need groups, and…
Managing Multiple Sclerosis and Motherhood: Women's stories Last Publication Date: 01 May 2007 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system with wide-ranging effects. It is a condition that most commonly affects women of childbearing age. Until…
Antenatal Down Syndrome Screening in New Zealand 2007 Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2007 Antenatal Down Syndrome Screening in New Zealand 2007 is the result of work carried out by the Antenatal Down Syndrome Screening Advisory Group. The Advisory Group…
The Scale and Nature of Family Violence in New Zealand: A Review and Evaluation of Knowledge Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2007 Family violence is a major issue that affects the lives of many New Zealanders and creates significant social and economic costs across the wider society. While…
New Zealand Cultural Norms of Parenting and Childcare and how these relate to labour force participation decisions and requirements Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2006 This study of 40 New Zealand mothers explored their ideas, beliefs and values around the roles of mothers, parents and formal childcare in meeting the care…
New Spaces and Possibilities: The adjustment to parenthood for new migrant mothers Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2006 Parenthood and migration are both major life events which, while stressful, can be mediated effectively with appropriate support. International research indicates that parenting in a new country…
The Work of Doctors in Accident and Medical Clinics Last Publication Date: 02 Oct 2006 The National Primary Medical Care Survey (NatMedCa) was undertaken to describe primary health care in New Zealand, including the characteristics of providers and their practices, the…
Research on Wages and Costs of Education and Training Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2006 As part of its mandate to improve the economic independence of New Zealand women, the Ministry is interested in ensuring that information on wages and the costs of…
Give Girls a Go Report Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 Young women from different areas of New Zealand talk openly about their experiences of Modern Apprenticeships and trades training in this report published by the Human…
