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Reclaiming ʻĀina Health in Waimānalo

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  • LeShay Keli‘iholokai

    (Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Limu Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    God’s Country Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA)

  • Samantha Keaulana

    (Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA)

  • Mapuana C. K. Antonio

    (Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
    Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Health, Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
    Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA)

  • Ikaika Rogerson

    (Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Limu Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    God’s Country Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA)

  • Kirk Deitschman

    (Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Limu Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    God’s Country Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA)

  • Joseph Awa Kamai

    (Waimānalo Limu Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Community, Waimānalo, HI 96795)

  • Luana Albinio

    (Waimānalo Limu Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Community, Waimānalo, HI 96795)

  • Kilauea Wilson

    (Waimānalo Community, Waimānalo, HI 96795)

  • Dawn Kepa

    (Waimānalo Limu Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    God’s Country Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Community, Waimānalo, HI 96795)

  • Kuaiwi Laka Makua

    (Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
    Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Health, Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA)

  • J. Kahaulahilahi Vegas

    (Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
    Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Health, Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA)

  • Jane J. Chung-Do

    (Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA)

  • Kenneth Ho

    (Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Limu Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    God’s Country Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA)

  • H. Ilima Ho-Lastimosa

    (Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Limu Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    Waimānalo Pono Research Hui, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA
    God’s Country Waimānalo, Waimānalo, HI 96795, USA)

Abstract

Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) worldviews of health emphasize pono (righteousness) and lōkahi (balance), which extends to include relationships with other people, akua (spiritual realm), and ʻāina (land). The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the role of ʻāina and ʻāina connection in health and resilience based on the perspectives of 12 Kānaka Maoli adults from the Waimānalo community. Three major themes were identified: ʻĀina is everything, ʻāina is health, and community healing through community-led initiatives. A better understanding of ʻāina connection is important to improve our knowledge of Hawaiian health. A connection to ʻāina may specifically address health concerns resulting from historical trauma and environmental changes.

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  • LeShay Keli‘iholokai & Samantha Keaulana & Mapuana C. K. Antonio & Ikaika Rogerson & Kirk Deitschman & Joseph Awa Kamai & Luana Albinio & Kilauea Wilson & Dawn Kepa & Kuaiwi Laka Makua & J. Kahaulahil, 2020. "Reclaiming ʻĀina Health in Waimānalo," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-14, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:14:p:5066-:d:384289
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