About | FIJI HEART STUDY

About the Fiji Heart Study

This study has been Provisionally approved by the Southern Health and Disability Ethics Committee (Ref: 2024 EXP 12014)

The Purpose

To conduct the first genetic study of premature coronary events (such as heart attacks or angina/chest pain) for Peoples of Fiji.

Better representation in research will improve screening, treatment, and heart health outcomes for our future generations.

Anyone with Fijian (i-Taukei) or Fijian Indian (Girmit) ancestry and

who has experienced their first heart attack or had related surgery (such as stent or bypass) before reaching 55 years of age and

Is a NZ Permanent Resident or Citizen

You may also be able to take part if you have a close relative who has had a heart attack at a young age.

Who can participate

Recruitment for the study will open shortly, please subscribe to our mailing list to stay updated.

Participant information

Read the participant information sheet and provide informed consent. This will be emailed or posted to you after you register your interest.

Provide blood sample

Provide a blood sample at your nearest Awanui labs collection centre.

Permission required

Permission for authorised research personnel to access medical records related to your coronary event (you can provide this permission in the consent form).

Provide Family History

Provide family history of heart disease. This will consist of a sit down interview with you and your family to map out the pattern of heart disease affecting your family.

Koha

Participants will be reimbursed for travel costs ($50 petrol voucher) and offered a koha ($100 supermarket voucher) for their participation.

DOWNLOAD

Our study brochure and infographic. Please share our webpage on your socials and across your networks.

Download brochure

Download infographic

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Check out our FAQs and resources pages.

Still have questions? Contact us!

FURTHER SUPPORT

We have support available. Please reach out to the friendly and supportive community advisory group, the research team, or Māori whanau support services if you have any questions or concerns. More information is listed on the teams page.