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Cultural Dance Program Improves Hypertension Management for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders: a Pilot Randomized Trial

Description
Results of a 12-week hula-based intervention coupled with self-care education on blood pressure management, done in Honolulu in 2012-2013. Features demographic statistics with breakdowns by ethnic group, and intervention effects on blood pressure from baseline to 3-month follow-up.
Author(s)
Joseph Keawe'aimoku Kaholokula, Mele Look, Tricia Mabellos, et al.
Citation
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 4(1), 35-46
Date
02/2017
Type
Document
Tagged as
Cardiovascular disease · Chronic disease management · Culture and cultural competency · Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Hawaii