The Ku Ola Project
University of Hawaii
Summary
The Ku Ola Project: The goal of this study is to determine if community-based discussion groups and small educational sessions enhance health awareness and behaviors among Native Hawaiian men. The study will examine if these interventions improve participants' health knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy while fostering local networks to support ongoing health promotion. Participants will engage in group discussions and educational sessions designed to build capacity and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
* Inclusion Criteria Self-identified as male At least 18 years of age Hawaii residency Able to read and understand English * Exclusion Criteria Under 18 years of age Not proficient in English Any medical condition or situation that, in the investigator's judgment, would make continued participation not in the participant's best interest
Interventions
- BehavioralKūkākūkā Discussion Sessions
Participants attend a single 2-hour, flip-chart-guided module that integrates a focused health topic (e.g., colorectal cancer screening) with Hawaiian cultural teachings-beginning with an 'ōlelo no'eau (proverb) and guided by trained facilitators-to foster peer discussion, deliver key health information, and assess knowledge via pre- and post-test surveys.
Location
- University of Hawai'i Cancer CenterHonolulu, Hawaii