Fau Gagana Podcast. A Samoan nurse's perspective on mental health.

Tauanu'u Seali'imalietoa Perenise Tapu Sitagata. O le Va Fealoaloa'i/Tapuia ma lona feso'otaiga ile soifua ole mafaufau.


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In this episode Tauanu'u discussed the cultural meaning of the concept 'ole va' and the application of this practice in Samoans daily life.  Also, the fundamental role of family in developing healthy future Samoan generations. Importantly, the role of language in understanding medical conversations with healthcare professionals. 

O le polokalame lenei o lea fa'asoa ai Tauanu'u ile uiga ole fa'aupuga ole va tapuia ma lona fa'aogaina i totonu o aso faiso'o i aiga ma fa'alapotopotoga. Ole taua o totonu o aiga ile tapu'eina ole soifua maloloina ato'atoa ole tino, agaga, ma le mafaufau ole tupulaga ole tatou atunu'u. Aemaise le taua ole malamalama i talanoaga ma le aufaigaluega a le soifua maloloina. 

P.S Fa'atoa ou iloa ai ole sa'o ole upu ole va tapuia - e le'o le va tapua'ia.


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Fau Gagana Podcast. A Samoan nurse's perspective on mental health.By Dr Ioana Mulipola