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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

Koha

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

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

​Check out our FAQs and resources pages.

CONTACT US

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.

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