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ArticleParkinson's disease2026

Navigating PINK1 Parkinson's Disease: Narratives of Pacific Patients and Caregivers.

Fuafiva Fa'alau, Atefeh Kiadarbandsari, Miraneta Foroti, Richard Roxburgh, Christina M Buchanan

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Fuafiva Fa'alauDepartment of Pacific Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Science, The University of Auckland, Private Bag, 92019, Auckland, New Zealand, auckland.ac.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7202-0367
Atefeh KiadarbandsariDepartment of Pacific Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Science, The University of Auckland, Private Bag, 92019, Auckland, New Zealand, auckland.ac.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0011-5049
Miraneta ForotiDepartment of Pacific Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Science, The University of Auckland, Private Bag, 92019, Auckland, New Zealand, auckland.ac.nz.
Richard RoxburghNeurology Department, Auckland City Hospital, Te Whatu Ora-Health New Zealand, Private Bag, 92024, Auckland, New Zealand, adhb.govt.nz.
Christina M BuchananNeurology Department, Auckland City Hospital, Te Whatu Ora-Health New Zealand, Private Bag, 92024, Auckland, New Zealand, adhb.govt.nz.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6482-3474

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Abstract

Parkinson's disease in its common form is a sporadic disease of older age affecting men more than women, with onset after the age of 60 years. However, Parkinson's disease, caused by variants in the PINK1 gene, affects males and females equally and causes early-onset Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, although it is rare elsewhere in the world, it is relatively common among Pacific populations, where carrier rates can reach 1 in 18 for a specific variant. All these differences between PINK1 Parkinson's disease and typical Parkinson's disease would be expected to affect people differently; however, the understanding of how this form of Parkinson's disease affects Pacific peoples is limited. Exploring the lived experiences of people with PINK1 Parkinson's disease and their caregivers is essential for informing culturally responsive care. We employed a specific Pacific qualitative research approach called Talanoa, which is centred on storytelling and open dialogue sessions, to explore the experiences of Pacific people with PINK1 Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. Data were analysed thematically. We studied 16 participants (11 patients and 5 caregivers). Two main themes were identified:

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