Chrystal Jaye | |
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Academic background | |
Alma mater | University of Otago |
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Institutions | University of Otago |
Chrystal Jaye is a New Zealand medical anthropologist, and is a full professor at the University of Otago, specialising in social science in health care. She has researched social discourse around euthanasia, prevention of age-related workplace injuries, and rural health and wellbeing.
Jaye is a medical anthropologist. [1] Jaye completed a Bachelor of Arts, a PhD and a Postgraduate Diploma of Tertiary Teaching at the University of Otago. Jaye then joined the faculty of the University of Otago, rising to associate professor in 2012, [2] and full professor in 2023. [3] [4] Since 2020, Jaye has been the Associate Dean (Postgraduate) for the Division of Health Sciences at the university. [5] [3] She has previously been head of the university's General Practice and Rural Health Department. [6]
Jaye has varied research interests. She has published on the need for greater interventions in the workplace to prevent injuries for older workers. [7] That study found that during their study period, more than a fifth of traumatic work injuries ACC claims were for workers aged 55–79 years. [7] The researchers pointed out that as the number of people working past retirement age is predicted to double by 2036, more would be need to be done to reduce hazards. [7]
Jaye also conducted an analysis of social media discourse related to the End of Life Choice Act 2019 on euthanasia, and investigated spirituality in a hospice setting. [8] Another research interest is rural health and well-being, especially how the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak affected farmers. [3]
Chrystal Jaye | |
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Academic background | |
Alma mater | University of Otago |
Academic work | |
Institutions | University of Otago |
Chrystal Jaye is a New Zealand medical anthropologist, and is a full professor at the University of Otago, specialising in social science in health care. She has researched social discourse around euthanasia, prevention of age-related workplace injuries, and rural health and wellbeing.
Jaye is a medical anthropologist. [1] Jaye completed a Bachelor of Arts, a PhD and a Postgraduate Diploma of Tertiary Teaching at the University of Otago. Jaye then joined the faculty of the University of Otago, rising to associate professor in 2012, [2] and full professor in 2023. [3] [4] Since 2020, Jaye has been the Associate Dean (Postgraduate) for the Division of Health Sciences at the university. [5] [3] She has previously been head of the university's General Practice and Rural Health Department. [6]
Jaye has varied research interests. She has published on the need for greater interventions in the workplace to prevent injuries for older workers. [7] That study found that during their study period, more than a fifth of traumatic work injuries ACC claims were for workers aged 55–79 years. [7] The researchers pointed out that as the number of people working past retirement age is predicted to double by 2036, more would be need to be done to reduce hazards. [7]
Jaye also conducted an analysis of social media discourse related to the End of Life Choice Act 2019 on euthanasia, and investigated spirituality in a hospice setting. [8] Another research interest is rural health and well-being, especially how the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak affected farmers. [3]