UH study of uterine ruptures in West Africa supports health-system improvements
Public health research study says pregnant women whose labor contractions have slowed or stopped altogether require immediate transfer to higher-level hospital.
Happiness, health missing from measuring nation’s well-being
Gross domestic product undervalues the true worth of human worth, says a study led by Victoria Fan of the Office of Public Health Services.
Study shows improved health, reduced overweight and obesity in Pacific-region children
Researchers aimed to change the context in which child overweight and obesity occurs by building strong partnerships for action within communities.
UH public health study: Start of new relationship is important time for HIV prevention
The research from the Office of Public Health Studies may ultimately help to lower new infections.
Health declines are more rapid in older women with urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence may trigger a cycle of decreased physical activity that can hasten a decline in overall health.
Researchers encourage more farmers’ markets to accept SNAP debit cards
Opal Vanessa Buchthal in the Office of Public Health Studies and her team use spatial analysis to examine the best placement of electronic benefit transfer services.
UH grad tackles suicide awareness in new book
Office of Public Health Studies graduate Madisyn Uekawa wrote a young-adult novella for her senior honors thesis with the hope of saving lives.
Managing big data in the health sector researchers awarded $215,000 grant
An interdisciplinary research team from UH Mānoa has been awarded a $215K National Science Foundation grant to study organizational forms of data governance in the big data era.
Women need better understanding of important childbirth terms, UH study shows
Team from Office of Public Health Studies says physicians should actively confirm patient understanding.
Food and family key to Filipino heart health
To lower the high rate of heart disease among Filipino-Americans, the community needs heart health interventions rooted in Filipino cultural values.
