PMID: 15352771Sep 9, 2004Paper

'Imi Hale -- the Native Hawaiian cancer awareness, research, and training network: second-year status report

Asian American and Pacific Islander Journal of Health
Kathryn L BraunNative Hawaiian Cancer Awareness Research and Training Network

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to describe 'Imi Hale, a program developed and managed by Native Hawaiians to increase cancer awareness and research capacity among Native Hawaiians. This US subgroup of indigenous people of the Hawaiian islands has disproportionately high rates of cancer mortality and low rates of participation in health and research careers. As a community-based research project, 'Imi Hale spent its first year gathering data from Native Hawaiians about their cancer awareness and research priorities. These findings guide 'Imi Hale's community and scientific advisors, a community-based Institutional Review Board, Na Liko Noelo (budding researchers), and staff in developing and carrying out projects that address these priority areas. Emphasis is placed on transferring skills and resources to Native Hawaiians through training, technical assistance, and mentorship. A biennial survey assesses the extent to which community-based participatory research principles are being followed. By the end of the school year, statewide and island-specific awareness plans were produced, and 9 funded awareness projects are supporting the development and dissemination of Hawaiian health education materials. Research accomplishments inclu...Continue Reading

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