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[PHP-3] `Imi Hale - Native Hawaiian Cancer Network: A Community's Response to Cancer Prevention and Control JoAnn Umilani Tsark, MPH, Papa Ola Lokahi, Honolulu, HI
`Imi Hale - Native Hawaiian Cancer Network, 894 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Problem: Native Hawaiians experience disproportionate burden of cancer incidence and deaths. There is limited research into the reasons for these disparities and a severe shortage of Native Hawaiian researchers equipped with the scientific opportunities and skills necessary to conduct rigorous research within an appropriate cultural context.
Method: One of 18 Special Population Networks funded by the National Cancer Institute, 'Imi Hale provides an infrastructure to support Native Hawaiian cancer prevention and control researchers who appropriately balance a scientifically rigorous process with community ownership and respect for Hawaiian cultural values and beliefs. The Na Liko Noelo (Budding Researchers) program components provided by 'Imi Hale to support culturally competent indigenous researchers include 1) Researcher stipends; 2) training (research design, epidemiology, grant writing, evaluation, publications, etc); 3) technical assistance w/research grant development; 4) mentorships with scientific and community experts; 5) scientific and community advisors for grant reviews and 6) a community based Institutional Review Board.
Results: There are currently 38 Na Liko Noelo (researchers), 97% of whom are Native Hawaiian in the program; 4 NCI-funded pilot projects; 4 other active protocols and 3 proposals under consideration at NCI.
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Date: July 10-12, 2002
Location: Hilton Hotel & Towers, Washington, DC
Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health / Office of Public Health and Science
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