1. An Exploratory Study of Bone Health Among Native Hawaiian Women in Rural Hawai'i.
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Morel RK, Daub KF, Gotshalk LA, Earle NF, and Wong YK
- Subjects
- Humans, Female, Hawaii epidemiology, Focus Groups, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Bone Density
- Abstract
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to obtain baseline data on bone mass density for Native Hawaiian women and to better understand the socio-cultural context for assessing bone health and risk of osteoporosis for this underserved population., Method: A sequential mixed-method design guided by Leininger's Culture Care Theory of Diversity and Universality consisted of two phases: (a) an initial exploratory focus group and (b) dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans and individual interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis., Results: Phase a ( n = 12) suggested that Native Hawaiian women have limited knowledge of bone health, but recognize traditional and cultural ways of health. Phase b ( n = 50) showed that Native Hawaiian women have healthy bones, according to the T -score results. The interviews suggested that perspectives of bone health are culturally anchored., Discussion: Understanding cultural values and practices are vital for care. Preliminary recommendations for health professionals are included., Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
- Published
- 2023
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