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University of Hawai'i |
(808) 956-8856 Telephone |
For Immediate Release: |
October 15, 1999 |
Contact: Joan Dubanoski, Ph.D., project director, Crawford 315F; 2550 Campus Rd.; Honolulu, HI 96822; phone 956-8179; fax 956-8142; Email dubanosk@hawaii.edu
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| UHM and Oregon Research Institute collaborating on $1 million grant |
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have awarded a $1 million grant to the Oregon Research Institute to collaborate with UH Manoa to study lifestyle, health beliefs and health behaviors across cultures in Hawai'i. Anthony J. Marsella, professor of psychology, is the principal investigator for the project in Hawai'i.
The Lifestyle, Culture and Health Project continues an important series of studies conducted over 30 years ago with 2,300 elementary school students on O'ahu and Kaua'i. These studies generated important research in health, education and industry.
The children in the original studies, all members of the baby boomer generation, represent a broad range of cultural groups. Therefore, results of the present study will provide cross-cultural information relevant to health care policy and planning for the 78 million baby boomers nationwide. Hawai'i's high life expectancy also suggests that participants will contribute valuable information related to maintenance of optimal health and well-being across the life span.
Researchers are currently seeking participants from the original studies, who in 1965 were students in the first, second, fifth and sixth grades at Aikahi, Ka'ewai, Kapunahala, Makaha, Noelani, Nu'uanu, Wai'ahole and Wai'anae elementary schools on O'ahu.
In addition, participants from Kaua'i in 1967 were students in the sixth grade at 'Ele'ele, Holy Cross, Kapa'a, Kekaha, Koloa, St. Catherine and Waimea and Wilcox elementary schools.
Individuals agreeing to join the present study will be paid for their
participation. Prospective participants will receive an invitation by mail
in mid-October to join the study. Eligible individuals who do not receive
an invitation may contact the project office to add their names to the mailing
list of those who will receive a Lifestyle, Culture and Health survey in
early November 1999.
