University Of Hawaii

This study will test a 3-month lifestyle program for 400 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults who have conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or overweight. The program includes 8 lessons on healthy living and 4 sessions on social factors that affect health. Resear…

This study tests a 'Food as Medicine' program for 250 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults with high blood pressure and food insecurity. Participants receive $100 per month for fruits and vegetables for one year. Half also get one-on-one support from a community health wor…

This study will test two common ways to help Native Hawaiian adults quit smoking: nicotine gum and group counseling. About 75 participants from public housing sites on O'ahu will be assigned to use gum, attend counseling, or both. Researchers want to see which method works best a…

This study tests whether e-cigarette education messages sent by text can help young adults (ages 18-24) either quit vaping or avoid starting. Participants will receive tailored messages three times a week for six months and report their vaping habits. The goal is to see if messag…

This study looks at whether small group discussions and educational sessions can boost health awareness and healthy behaviors in Native Hawaiian men. About 600 men will take part in community-based sessions and complete surveys to measure changes in knowledge and attitudes. The g…