ABOUT THE ORIGINAL STUDY
The Health of Philippine Emigrants Study, or HoPES, is a collaborative effort between researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health, the University of Washington School of Nursing, the University of the Philippines Population Institute and Demographic Research and Development Foundation, and the University of San Carlos Office of Population Studies.
Initial data collection for the study took place in the Philippines prior to migrants leaving for the United States. This allows us to analyze the outcome of migrating to the United States on an individual's health. Information collected during this study will help us observe changes in general health status and chronic diseases, food and beverage consumption habits, attitudes and beliefs, stress levels, and smoking and drinking habits among Philippine migrants.
Initial data collection for the study took place in the Philippines prior to migrants leaving for the United States. This allows us to analyze the outcome of migrating to the United States on an individual's health. Information collected during this study will help us observe changes in general health status and chronic diseases, food and beverage consumption habits, attitudes and beliefs, stress levels, and smoking and drinking habits among Philippine migrants.
Who were the participants?
Our study participants are individuals between 20 and 59 years old. We currently have two study groups consisting of recent migrants to the United States and non-migrants.
Our migrant group moved to the United States between February 2017 and November 2017. Our non-migrant group remains in the Philippines with no plans to migrate in the next five years.
Our migrant group moved to the United States between February 2017 and November 2017. Our non-migrant group remains in the Philippines with no plans to migrate in the next five years.
What were the project activities?
Participants answer survey questions on topics including diet, physical activity, mental health, stress, education, work, income, and social relationships.
Additionally, participants' cholesterol, blood pressure, percent body fat, height, and weight were measured at baseline.
For current project updates, please visit our Study News page.
Additionally, participants' cholesterol, blood pressure, percent body fat, height, and weight were measured at baseline.
For current project updates, please visit our Study News page.
What was the study timeline?
The study was a five-year project that began in February 2016. Recruitment and baseline data collection occurred February 2017-August 2017. Participants will be followed up once a year until 2020.