Cancer Health Disparities Research Training: A Qualitative Report.

The Research Education Core of the Pacific Islands Partnership for Cancer Health Equity (PIPCHE) conducted a systematic review of participant learning. All students from both the University of Guam and the University of Hawai'i who have completed the program were asked two open-ended questions, which were then thematically analyzed. (1) What impact did the training have on your career? (2) What did you learn about cancer health disparities? Findings include themes such as expanding social networks, building professional skills, providing opportunities and funding, inspiring a future career in research, and giving back to the community.

Systematic Review of Culturally-Based Breast Cancer Health Studies in Hawai'i.

Breast cancer disproportionately impacts Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Hawai'i, as exemplified by high breast cancer prevalence and mortality rates. Breast cancer disparities are linked to socio-cultural determinants of health, signifying the importance of culturally-based interventions. This paper systematically reviewed breast cancer studies conducted in Hawai'i.