Publications by authors named "Blane K Garcia"
Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant barrier to achieving herd immunity and preventing the further spread of COVID-19. Understanding contributors to vaccine hesitancy and how they change over time may improve COVID-19 mitigation strategies and public health policies. To date, no mechanism explains how trust in and consumption of different sources of information affect vaccine uptake.
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- Hawai'i has a high prevalence of childhood asthma, particularly among Native Hawaiian children, highlighting a significant health issue.
- A study utilized Photovoice, allowing Wai'anae Coast students with asthma to identify factors influencing their asthma management through photographs and discussions.
- The findings emphasized the importance of culture and environment in asthma care, suggesting that tailored education programs and further research are needed to address these disparities effectively.
Empowering (Next Generation): Student Centered, Community Engaged, School Based Health Education.
Hawaii J Health Soc Welf
December 2019
Education and health are vital for children to thrive, especially for those from rural and disparate communities. For Native Hawaiians, the indigenous people of the State of Hawai'i, (balance) frames the concept of (health), consisting of physical, emotional, and spiritual health. The foundation of ola is embedded in the cultural values - (ancestors), 'āina (land), environment, and (family).
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