Using Native Hawaiian cultural values to improve youth health and resilience
Fostering Community Connections Through Native Hawaiian Cultural Values to Strengthen Youth Resilience, Health, and Well-Being
This study is all about helping Native Hawaiian youth feel better and thrive by blending their cultural values with modern healthcare, creating a supportive community that tackles mental health challenges and promotes resilience.
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 ID | NIH-11167925 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the health and well-being of Native Hawaiian youth by integrating traditional cultural values into modern healthcare practices. It focuses on creating a supportive community network that addresses historical trauma and barriers to care, particularly in mental health. By collaborating with community health centers, schools, and local organizations, the project seeks to empower youth and promote resilience through culturally relevant approaches. The methodology includes identifying at-risk youth and providing them with targeted wellness promotion and care management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Native Hawaiian youth under 21 years old who are facing health disparities or mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Native Hawaiian or are over the age of 21 may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes and overall well-being for Native Hawaiian youth.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using culturally tailored approaches to improve health outcomes in indigenous populations, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Waianae, United States
- 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
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.