Nia Aitaoto Source Confirmed

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Researcher

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

faculty

19 h-index 53 pubs 844 cited

Research Areas

Health disparities and outcomes Behavioral Health and Interventions SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Mental Health Research Topics Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Diet and metabolism studies Racial and Ethnic Identity Research Child and Adolescent Health

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Nia Aitaoto investigates health disparities and behavioral health outcomes, with a particular focus on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander populations. Her research has examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this demographic, including its effects on mental health and substance use. Aitaoto has also studied socioeconomic inequities in vaccine hesitancy and sociocultural influences on dietary behavior among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women at risk for endometrial cancer.

Her work includes investigations into alcohol use disorder risk and protective factors among Pacific Islander young adults. She has also explored trauma and mental health within Pacific Islander communities. Aitaoto's research extends to feasibility studies on health risks, such as prediabetes, in other populations, including children in New Zealand. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 19, 53 total publications, and 844 total citations.

Metrics

h-index: 19
Publications: 53
Citations: 844

Selected Publications

Insights on wellbeing and society from a Taulasea/traditional healer perspective (2025) DOI
Fanau Manuia programme: key findings from a co-design process using a Pacific family-based approach to address pre-diabetes risk among Pacific children, New Zealand (2025) DOI