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Merle R. Kataoka-Yahiro, Dr.P.H., M.S., APRN

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Faculty RankProfessor
InstitutionUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
DepartmentNursing
AddressSchool of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Way
Honolulu HI 96822
Phone8089565329
Fax8089563257
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    Dr. Kataoka-Yahiro has been a clinical nurse in academia for 30 years specializing in family health nursing and has an earned doctorate in public health. Her research trajectory has been in the area of health disparities research working with vulnerable populations which include women, children, older adults, and minority populations.

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    G11HD054969     (KATAOKA-YAHIRO, MERLE RITSUYO)Sep 14, 2007 - Jun 30, 2013
    NIH/NICHD
    Office of Research Development (EARDA)
    Role: Principal Investigator

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    1. Zhao JJ, Leyva EW, Wong KA, Kataoka-Yahiro M, Saligan LN. Heat Stress and Determinants of Kidney Health Among Agricultural Workers in the United States: An Integrative Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2025 Aug 13; 22(8). PMID: 40869852.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    2. Greywolf CT, Palakiko DM, Pokhrel P, Vandewater EA, Kataoka-Yahiro M, Casken J. Exploring a Shared History of Colonization, Historical Trauma, and Links to Alcohol Use With Native Hawaiians: Qualitative Study. Asian Pac Isl Nurs J. 2025 Jul 29; 9:e68106. PMID: 40729771.
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    3. Fujimoto P, Wong KA, Kataoka-Yahiro M. Behind the Smile: Detecting Chronic Kidney Disease Through Oral Health Screenings. Hawaii J Health Soc Welf. 2024 Sep; 83(9):260-262. PMID: 39290534.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    4. You AS, Norris KC, Kataoka-Yahiro M, Davis J, Page V, Hayashida G, Narasaki Y, Cheng SF, Ng R, Wong LL, Lee LY, Kalantar-Zadeh K, Rhee CM. Racial Disparities in End-Stage Kidney Disease Outcomes among Asians and Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders across Geographic Residence. Am J Nephrol. 2024; 55(1):115-126. PMID: 37725913.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    5. Rhee CM, You AS, Page V, Hayashida G, Kataoka-Yahiro M, Davis J, Wong LL, Narasaki Y, Kalantar-Zadeh K. Racial and Ethnic Differences in Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Risk Factors among Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in Hawaii. Nephron. 2023; 147(6):373-382. PMID: 36603561.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    6. Rhee CM, Edwards D, Ahdoot RS, Burton JO, Conway PT, Fishbane S, Gallego D, Gallieni M, Gedney N, Hayashida G, Ingelfinger J, Kataoka-Yahiro M, Knight R, Kopple JD, Kumarsawami L, Lockwood MB, Murea M, Page V, Sanchez JE, Szepietowski JC, Lui SF, Kalantar-Zadeh K. Living Well With Kidney Disease and Effective Symptom Management: Consensus Conference Proceedings. Kidney Int Rep. 2022 Sep; 7(9):1951-1963. PMID: 36090498.
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    7. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Myaskovsky L, Dagda RK, Sood A, Conway K, Lopez JG, Burge MR, Sy FS. Evidence-based practice strategies for faculty professional development in clinical translational research at Institutional Development Award (IDeA) state institutions in the Mountain West. J Clin Transl Sci. 2022; 6(1):e83. PMID: 35949659.
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    8. Kanaya AM, Hsing AW, Panapasa SV, Kandula NR, Araneta MRG, Shimbo D, Wang P, Gomez SL, Lee J, Narayan KMV, Mau MKLM, Bose S, Daviglus ML, Hu FB, Islam N, Jackson CL, Kataoka-Yahiro M, Kauwe JSK, Liu S, Ma GX, Nguyen T, Palaniappan L, Setiawan VW, Trinh-Shevrin C, Tsoh JY, Vaidya D, Vickrey B, Wang TJ, Wong ND, Coady S, Hong Y. Knowledge Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities in Health and Prevention Research for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders: A Report From the 2021 National Institutes of Health Workshop. Ann Intern Med. 2022 04; 175(4):574-589. PMID: 34978851.
      Citations: 54     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    9. Titus SK, Kataoka-Yahiro M. Barriers to Access to Care in Hispanics With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. Hisp Health Care Int. 2021 06; 19(2):118-130. PMID: 33043701.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    10. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Davis J, Rhee CM, Wong L, Hayashida G. Racial/Ethnic Differences in Early Detection and Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease Among Adults in Hawaii: A 10-Year Population Health Study. Prev Chronic Dis. 2020 08 20; 17:E84. PMID: 32816667.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    11. Kataoka-Yahiro M, Davis J, Gandhi K, Rhee CM, Page V. Asian Americans & chronic kidney disease in a nationally representative cohort. BMC Nephrol. 2019 01 09; 20(1):10. PMID: 30626357.
      Citations: 14     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    12. Titus SK, Kataoka-Yahiro M. A Systematic Review of Barriers to Access-to-Care in Hispanics With Type 2 Diabetes. J Transcult Nurs. 2019 05; 30(3):280-290. PMID: 30442075.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    13. Sy AU, Lim E, Ka'opua LS, Kataoka-Yahiro M, Kinoshita Y, Stewart SL. Colorectal cancer screening prevalence and predictors among Asian American subgroups using Medical Expenditure Panel Survey National Data. Cancer. 2018 04 01; 124 Suppl 7:1543-1551. PMID: 29578602.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    14. Kataoka-Yahiro, M, Page, V, Li, D . Relationship of associated cardiovascular risk factors and chronic kidney disease with participants enrolled in the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii Kidney Early Screening (KEDS) Program. Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice. 2017.
    15. Braginsky, N, Kataoka-Yahiro, M, Inouye, J. Lived experience of Pacific Island women in Hawaii with a "big body size" Asian Pacific Island Nursing Journal. 2016; 2(1):10-23.
    16. Wong KA, Kataoka-Yahiro MR. Nutrition and Diet as It Relates to Health and Well-Being of Native Hawaiian Kupuna (Elders): A Systematic Literature Review. J Transcult Nurs. 2017 07; 28(4):408-422. PMID: 27185251.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    17. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, McFarlane S, Koijane J, Li D. Culturally Competent Palliative and Hospice Care Training for Ethnically Diverse Staff in Long-Term Care Facilities. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2017 May; 34(4):335-346. PMID: 27026483.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    18. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, McFarlane S, Kealoha M, Sy A. Asian and native Hawaiian family caregiver satisfaction with palliative care services in nursing homes. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2016 Mar; 22(3):141-9. PMID: 27018741.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    19. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Inouye J, Seto TB, Braun KL. Translational research education and training needs in Hawai'i. Hawaii J Med Public Health. 2015 May; 74(5):164-8. PMID: 26019985.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    20. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Wong KA, Tamashiro J, Page V, Ching J, Li D. Evaluation of the National Kidney Foundation of Hawai'i's Kidney Early Detection Screening program. Hawaii J Med Public Health. 2012 Jul; 71(7):186-92. PMID: 22787570.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    21. Inouye J, Braginsky N, Kataoka-Yahiro M. Randomized clinical trials of self-management with Asian/Pacific Islanders. Clin Nurs Res. 2011 Nov; 20(4):366-403. PMID: 21862699.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    22. Kataoka-Yahiro, M, Yancura, LA, Page, V, Inouye, J. Advanced care planning decision-making among Asian Pacific Islander family caregivers of stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease patients on hemodialysis. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing. 2011; 6(13):426-434.
    23. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Richardson K, Mobley J. Benefits, barriers, and intentions/desires of nurses related to distance learning in rural island communities. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2011 Mar; 42(3):127-35. PMID: 21162470.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    24. Cohen SM, Kataoka-Yahiro M. Provider adherence to clinical guidelines related to lipid-lowering medications. Mil Med. 2010 Feb; 175(2):122-6. PMID: 20180482.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    25. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Conde FA, Wong RS, Page V, Peller B. Advance care planning among Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians receiving haemodialysis. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2010 Jan; 16(1):32-40. PMID: 20090661.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    26. Kataoka-Yahiro MR. Filipino American grandparent caregivers' roles, acculturation, and perceived health status. J Cult Divers. 2010; 17(1):24-33. PMID: 20397571.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    27. Cohen SM, Kataoka-Yahiro M. Themes in the literature related to cardiovascular disease risk reduction. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2009 Jul-Aug; 24(4):268-76. PMID: 21206349.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    28. Ellermann CR, Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Wong LC. Logic models used to enhance critical thinking. J Nurs Educ. 2006 06; 45(6):220-7. PMID: 16780010.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    29. Willgerodt MA, Kataoka-Yahiro M, Kim E, Ceria C. Issues of instrument translation in research on Asian immigrant populations. J Prof Nurs. 2005 Jul-Aug; 21(4):231-9. PMID: 16061170.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    30. Kataoka-Yahiro M, Ceria C, Caulfield R. Grandparent caregiving role in ethnically diverse families. J Pediatr Nurs. 2004 Oct; 19(5):315-28. PMID: 15614256.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    31. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Ceria C, Yoder M. Grandparent caregiving role in Filipino American families. J Cult Divers. 2004; 11(3):110-7. PMID: 15689145.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    32. Kataoka-Yahiro M, Cohen JH. Marketing principles for a learning-service community partnership model. J Nurs Educ. 2002 Mar; 41(3):136-8. PMID: 11939234.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    33. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Munet-Vilaro F. Barriers to preventive health care for young children. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2002 Feb; 14(2):66-72. PMID: 11892538.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    34. Kataoka-Yahiro M, Tessier K, Ratliffe C, Cohen J, Matsumoto-Oi D. Learning-Service Community Partnership Model: a pediatric program evaluation. J Pediatr Nurs. 2001 Dec; 16(6):412-7. PMID: 11740788.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    35. Kataoka-Yahiro MR, Portillo CJ, Henry S, Holzemer WL. Physical and social correlates of perceived psychological support among hospitalized AIDS patients. J Adv Nurs. 1996 Jul; 24(1):167-73. PMID: 8807393.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
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