Table 1.

Sample Self-Care Strategies for Weight Loss, Nausea/ Vomiting, and Difficulty with Urination Symptoms Tailored by HANA Condition, Sex, and Race

Top 3 Ranked Self-Care Strategies for Symptom of Weight Loss tailored by HANA condition
HANA Condition	Ranking	Self-Care strategy
COPD	1	Try changing your diet. Try slowly adding more fresh foods and whole grains to your diet. Try reducing foods with added sugar, processed foods, and fast foods.
	2	Some people find trying to eat smaller quantities of food at one time may help.
	3	Make sure you stay hydrated and drink lots of fluids during the day.
No COPD	1	Try to add more physical activity and exercise into your life. Exercise and regular movement has been shown to help with weight loss.
	2	Try eating more and more often. Focus on nutrient-rich foods, such as fresh fruits, veggies, and nuts.
	3	Try to reduce the amount of salt you consume. Try to avoid foods that have a lot of salt also such as salad dressings, sauces, and fast food.
Top 3 Ranked Self-Care Strategies for Symptoms of Nausea/Vomiting by HANA condition
HANA Condition	Ranking	Self-Care strategy
Diabetes	1	While nauseated, you may want to limit your eating. Try the BRAT diet: bread, rice, applesauce, and toast.
	2	Avoid greasy foods, fried foods, and alcohol, and try eating dry foods, such as toast and crackers.
	3	Take frequent sips of water or suck on ice chips.
No Diabetes	1	Make sure you stay hydrated and drink lots of fluids during the day.
	2	Try drinking Ginger Ale to relieve nausea.
	3	Try eating dry foods, such as toast and crackers. Try to eat when you are not feeling sick.
Top 3 Ranked Self-Care Strategies for Difficulty with Urination Tailored by Sex and Race
Race	Ranking	Self-Care strategy
White	1	Make sure you stay hydrated and drink lots of fluids during the day.
	2	Try developing body self-awareness by regularly bringing attention to your body in various circumstances, and by mentally "scanning" the body to "check in" with feelings of comfort and discomfort.
	3 (Male only)	You may find that ejaculating can help alleviate some issues of urination.
	3	Try exercising the muscles in the area to strengthen them. One way to do this is by trying to stop urinating mid-way.
Non-White	1	While you should take care to remain hydrated, you should try to limit the liquid that you drink (especially drinks other than water).
	2	Try to hold your urine longer than usual before using the bathroom, which might strengthen the muscles that control urination.
	3	Try an over-the-counter supplement, such as cranberry pills, or UTI pills, like AZO.