Reclaiming 'Āina Health in Waimānalo

Reclaiming 'Āina Health in Waimānalo

Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) worldviews of health emphasize pono (righteousness) and lōkahi (balance), which extends to include relationships with other people, akua (spiritual realm), and 'āina (land). The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the role of 'āina and 'āina...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 17; no. 14; p. 5066
Main Authors: Keli'iholokai, LeShay, Keaulana, Samantha, Antonio, Mapuana C K, Rogerson, Ikaika, Deitschman, Kirk, Kamai, Joseph Awa, Albinio, Luana, Wilson, Kilauea, Kepa, Dawn, Makua, Kuaiwi Laka, Vegas, J Kahaulahilahi, Chung-Do, Jane J, Ho, Jr, Kenneth, Ho-Lastimosa, H Ilima
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 14-07-2020
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Subjects:
Adult
Attitude to Health
Community
Environmental changes
Ethnicity
Female
Focus groups
Hawaii
Health care
Health disparities
Health Status
Humans
Male
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Native peoples
Privatization
Qualitative research
Spirituality
Trauma
Hawaii
community-based
native Hawaiian
environment
qualitative
indigenous
health
land
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Summary:Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) worldviews of health emphasize pono (righteousness) and lōkahi (balance), which extends to include relationships with other people, akua (spiritual realm), and 'āina (land). The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the role of 'āina and 'āina connection in health and resilience based on the perspectives of 12 Kānaka Maoli adults from the Waimānalo community. Three major themes were identified: 'Āina is everything, 'āina is health, and community healing through community-led initiatives. A better understanding of 'āina connection is important to improve our knowledge of Hawaiian health. A connection to 'āina may specifically address health concerns resulting from historical trauma and environmental changes.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph17145066