Using Native Hawaiian cultural values to improve youth health and resilience
Official title: Fostering Community Connections Through Native Hawaiian Cultural Values to Strengthen Youth Resilience, Health, and Well-Being
Funded at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Ctr · NIH-10781716 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Native Hawaiian youth feel better and thrive by bringing together their cultural values with community support, focusing on mental health and well-being through partnerships with local health centers and schools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waianae, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2023 |
| Project end | September 24, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,125,000 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD035880-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10781716 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Native Hawaiian youth under 21 years old who are facing health challenges or disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Native Hawaiian or are over the age of 21 may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of Native Hawaiian youth by integrating cultural values and practices into community support systems. It aims to address historical trauma and health disparities by fostering connections among families, communities, and health services. The project will involve partnerships with community health centers and schools to provide targeted care and wellness promotion, particularly for mental health issues. By utilizing trauma-informed approaches and traditional Hawaiian concepts, the initiative seeks to empower youth and strengthen community resilience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health and overall well-being for Native Hawaiian youth.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using culturally tailored approaches to improve health outcomes in indigenous populations, indicating a promising avenue for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Ctr
Waianae, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Okihiro, May Michiko — Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Ctr
- Study coordinator: Okihiro, May Michiko
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Fostering Community Connections to Strengthen Youth Resilience and Well-Being
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A workplace resilience program to support child care providers’ mental health
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Strengthening Native Hawaiian community ties to support youth resilience and health
Local health centers, schools, and community groups are using Native Hawaiian cultural practices to help young people build resilience, get mental health support, and stay healthy during and after the COVID-19 era.
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Psychosocial factors shaping midlife health, well-being, and thinking across diverse groups
Aiming to understand how family, finances, and beliefs affect health, happiness, and thinking in US adults in midlife and how these patterns differ across race, gender, and education.
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Improving Mental Health and Well-Being for Child Care Providers
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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.