A Health Profile of Niue Tertiary Students in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Abstract

Little is known about the health profile of tertiary students within Aotearoa, New Zealand (NZ), and this paper is the first to explore the health profile of Niue tertiary students within NZ. Part 1 comprises a scoping review which found that obesity, alcohol, smoking, mental health, sexual health, and drug use are the major key health issues for ethnic minority students. Part 2 presents the results of an online survey of Niue tertiary students across all major tertiary institutions within NZ. The survey results showed that most participants were at high risk of cardiovascular disease and had a moderate level of oral, vision, and hearing health. Some participants experienced domestic violence, psychological distress, and barriers to accessing health services, especially during COVID-19 lockdowns. These findings provide insights into tertiary students’ health profiles and offer suggestions for future studies. ... A Health Profile of Niue Tertiary Students in Aotearoa, New Zealand by Vili Nosa, Atefeh Kiadarbandsari, Shehana Farik, & John Sluyter is licensed under CC BY 4.0