| Understanding health and illness: research at the interface between science and indigenous knowledge. | |
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PMID: 15218015 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Indigenous knowledge cannot be verified by scientific criteria nor can science be adequately assessed according to the tenets of indigenous knowledge. Each is built on distinctive philosophies, methodologies, and criteria. While there is considerable debate around their relative merits, contests about the validities of the two systems tend to serve as distractions from explorations of the interface, and the subsequent opportunities for creating new knowledge that reflects the dual persuasions. Maori researchers in Aotearoa/New Zealand have been able to apply the methods and values of both systems in order to reach more comprehensive understandings of health and illness. Two case studies are used to demonstrate how the incorporation of indigenous beliefs into research protocols and measurements can enhance health research and understandings of health and illness. |
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Authors:
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Mason Durie |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2004-06-24 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of epidemiology Volume: 33 ISSN: 0300-5771 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Epidemiol Publication Date: 2004 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-10-06 Completed Date: 2004-12-16 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802871 Medline TA: Int J Epidemiol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1138-43 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Te Putahi a Toi, School of Maori Studies, Massey University, New Zealand. m.h.durie@massey.ac.nz |
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Adolescent Aged Attitude to Health / ethnology* Child Child, Preschool Cultural Characteristics* Humans Medicine, Traditional Middle Aged New Zealand Oceanic Ancestry Group / psychology Research Design |
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