Helping rural Hawaiian youth avoid electronic nicotine products
The Development and Evaluation of a Culturally Grounded ENDS Intervention for Rural Hawaiian Youth
This project creates a new way to help young people in rural Hawai'i avoid using electronic nicotine products, specifically for Hawaiian youth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11121949 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are working to understand why young people in rural Hawai'i use electronic nicotine products and how to best help them stop or prevent starting. First, we will talk with youth in focus groups to learn about their experiences and the challenges they face. Then, we will survey many rural youth to identify the most common situations that lead to electronic nicotine product use. Finally, we will use this information to design a prevention program that is specifically tailored to the culture and needs of Hawaiian youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are middle school youth living in rural Hawai'i, particularly those of Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ancestry.
Not a fit: This program is specifically designed for youth in rural Hawai'i and may not directly benefit adults or youth in other geographic areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the use of electronic nicotine products among young people in rural Hawai'i, improving their long-term health.
How similar studies have performed: While other electronic nicotine product prevention programs exist nationally, this approach is novel in its specific focus on developing a culturally tailored intervention for youth in Hawai'i.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Okamoto, Scott Kiyoshi — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Okamoto, Scott Kiyoshi
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.