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Sione Vaka, University of Waikato: 172 Followers, 153 Following, 18 Research papers. Research interests: Health Sciences, Mental Health, and Pacific Island…

A Tongan approach of integrating mental health care. Dr Sione Vaka explores the meanings of mental distress amongst Tongan people and forwards a cultural approach to mental health.

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2024年1月22日 · Our dementia programme is underpinned by the the Ūloa Tongan cultural framework developed by Associate Professor Dr Sione Vaka, who is the lead clinician. The Ūloa Model is based on a Tongan communal fishing concept and the metaphoric symbols relate well to how Tongan people function and engage.

2024年12月3日 · Philosphy of Mind-Heart and Beauty-Utility. Walking apart but towards the same goal? The view and practices of Tongan traditional healers and western-trained Tongan …

Dr Sione Vaka, Associate Professor at the University of Waikato, says Pacific communities face ongoing barriers to mental healthcare. A Pacific academic has raised concerns about the lack of ethnic-specific data in the latest mental health report, warning that Pacific people continue to face barriers to accessing care.