Publications by authors named "Michelle Kauhane"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the psychometric properties of two scales, the adapted Historical Loss Scale (aHLS) and the Historical Loss Associated Symptoms Scale (HLASS), for Native Hawaiians, to measure the impact of Historical Loss.
- Data was collected from 491 Native Hawaiian adults through surveys from 2014 to 2020, revealing the factor structures of both scales which include aspects like cultural loss and symptoms of depression.
- The findings highlight the importance of understanding Historical Loss in Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities, suggesting potential pathways for future research and healing practices.
Introduction: Native Hawaiian people have higher rates of illness and death related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) than non-Hispanic White people. Research in other populations has shown that individual-level CVD risk factors (ie, high-fat diet, physical inactivity, obesity, and tobacco use) are associated with neighborhood characteristics (ie, social cohesion, walkability, availability of healthy food, and safety). This association has yet to be examined among Native Hawaiians.
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