Anna Adcock

Anna Adcock (Ngāti Mutunga) is a Senior Research Fellow at the National Centre for Women's Health Research Aotearoa, Victoria University of Wellington. With a PhD in sociology and expertise in Kaupapa Māori research, she focuses on Māori and Indigenous health equity, maternal/infant health, and cervical cancer prevention.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology (2024), Victoria University of Wellington
• MA in Sociology (2016), Victoria University of Wellington
• BA Hons (2014), Victoria University of Wellington
• PGDip in Secondary Teaching (2005), Victoria University of Wellington
• BA (2003), University of Canterbury

Research Interests: Anna’s work centers whānau Māori experiences through qualitative methods, addressing preterm birth, postnatal support, methamphetamine impacts, and cervical screening. Her studies emphasize culturally safe care, data sovereignty, and system transformation.

Scientific Contributions: Recent publications highlight HPV self-testing for Māori women, culturally responsive neonatal care, and Māori-led cervical screening trials. These studies explore barriers, acceptability, and equity in healthcare delivery.

Scientific Awards:

• Professional Development Funding for IPVC 2020 (Cancer Society of New Zealand)
• Lowitja Institute Conference Travel Grant (2019)
• Travel Grants for IPVC 2020 (Wellington Medical Research Foundation)

Advising & Grants: Anna has supervised intern projects on language revitalization and young Māori fathers’ roles. She is involved in HRC-funded grants for He Tapu Te Whare Tangata (HPV screening), Manaaki Te Iti Kahurangi (postnatal care), and Te Ara Waiora (HPV implementation). These projects emphasize community-driven models and Māori governance.