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- Native Hawaiians face significant challenges in their quality of life, contrary to the stereotype of them living in a carefree paradise.
- Numerous health and mental health issues affect this population, with their overall health status being notably poorer than other groups in the U.S.
- There is an urgent need for social workers to understand the specific needs of native Hawaiians and advocate for culturally tailored support services.
Article Abstract
Native Hawaiians, the people indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands, are impoverished in quality of life. Only recently has the myth that native Hawaiians are a carefree people living in a tropical paradise been dispelled. The number of health and mental health problems confronting native Hawaiians is alarming; their general health status is far below that of other U.S. population groups. It is urgent that social workers begin to examine the unique circumstances of native Hawaiians and encourage professional support for the planning of culturally appropriate services for this population.
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