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An Exploratory Study of Bone Health Among Native Hawaiian Women in Rural Hawai'i.
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Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society [J Transcult Nurs] 2023 Nov; Vol. 34 (6), pp. 403-410. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 20. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />Discussion: Understanding cultural values and practices are vital for care. Preliminary recommendations for health professionals are included.<br />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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1552-7832
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37599452
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596231191249