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The Pacific Islands Families (PIF) Study (First Two Years of Life &Transiton to School) are following a cohort of 1398 Pacific children within their family environment over the first six years of the child's life. Extensive consultation within Pacific communities has contributed to the development of this multidisciplinary project and the inclusion of psychosocial and health concepts that are relevant to these communities. It is anticipated that this prospective, longitudinal study will generate important practical information on Pacific child and family health and psychosocial functioning over critical developmental stages. The three overall objectives of the PIF Study are:
- to provide information on Pacific peoples' health, and the cultural, economic, environmental and psychosocial factors that are associated with child health and development outcomes and family functioning,
- to determine how such factors individually and interactively influence positive and negative child, parent and family outcomes over time,
- to provide information that will help set quantifiable targets for Pacific peoples' health.
These three objectives will inform policy development and programme implementation for a variety of end-users working towards maximising the potential of Pacific families and communities within New Zealand society.
Last updated: 09 Jul 2009 4:37pm