
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Middleton, Lesley 
A1  - Tanuvasa, Ausaga Faasalele 
A1  - Pledger, Megan 
A1  - Grace, Nicola 
A1  - Smiler, Kirsten 
A1  - Loto-Su’a, Tua Taueetia 
A1  - Cumming, Jacqueline 
T1  - <i>Corrigendum to</i>: Widening participation of M&#x101;ori and Pasifika students in health careers: evaluation of two health science academies
JF  - Australian Health Review
JO  - Aust. Health Review
Y1  - 2019
VL  - 43
IS  - 3
SP  - 360
EP  - 360
KW  - 
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/AH17170_CO 
N2  - Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the short-term outcomes of two health science academies established by a district health board in South Auckland, New Zealand, to create a health workforce pipeline for local M&#x101;ori and Pasifika students.Methods A mixed-methods approach was used, involving background discussions with key informants to generate an initial logic model of how the academies work, followed by secondary analysis of students&#x2019; records relating to retention and academic achievement, a survey of senior academy students&#x2019; interest in particular health careers and face-to-face interviews and focus groups with students, families and teachers.Results Academy students are collectively achieving better academic results than their contemporaries, although selection decisions are likely to contribute to these results. Academies are retaining students, with over 70% of students transitioning from Year 11 to Years 12 and 13. Senior students are expressing long-term ambitions to work in the health sector.Conclusions Health science academies show promise as an innovative approach to supporting M&#x101;ori and Pasifika students prepare for a career in the health professions. Evaluating the long-term outcomes of the academies is required to determine their contribution to addressing inequities in the local health workforce.What is known about the topic? Despite progress in health workforce participation for underrepresented indigenous and ethnic minority groups in New Zealand, significant disparities persist. Within this context, a workforce development pipeline that targets preparation of secondary school students is recommended to address identified barriers in the pursuit of health careers.What does this paper add? We provide an evaluation of an innovative district health board initiative supporting high school students that is designed to ensure their future workforce is responsive to the needs of the local community.What are the implications for practitioners? The findings have implications for decision makers in health workforce planning regarding the benefits of investing at an early stage of the workforce development pipeline in order to build an equitable and diverse health professions workforce. 
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