Hawaiʻi

Purpose of Study Slide

Purpose of Study:

  • To increase COVID-19 testing among Pacific Islanders in Hawaiʻi, so that we can stop its spread.
  • We would like you to take two surveys to learn about your knowledge of COVID-19.
  • We would also like to encourage you to get a COVID-19 test to keep the virus from spreading in your community.

Data & Facts

fact 1

4%

of the Hawaiʻi population are made up of Pacific Islanders

fact 2

Over 20%

of COVID-19 cases have been among Pacific Islanders

fact 3

Over 5000

Pacific Islanders have suffered from COVID-19

fact 4

Over 109

Pacific Islanders died of COVID-19 in Hawaii

fact 5

Groups

Pacific Islander groups most affected by COVID-19 are Chuukese, Samoans, and Marshallese

To Qualify For Our Study:

You must be 18 years or older

You must be a Pacific Islander

You must not have had a positive COVID-19 RT-PCR diagnostic test result

You must not have a bleeding problem or immune deficiency disorder or autoimmune disease

Contact Us


Are you interested in participating in our study?

Call: (808) 692-1685

Email: puipuia@hawaii.edu