A technology tool to improve health literacy for Latinx students and their families
Official title: HealthyU-Latinx: A Technology-based Tool for addressing Health Literacy in Latinx Secondary Students and their Families
Funded at Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat · NIH-10699830 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a fun and interactive online program called HealthyU-Latinx to help Latinx teens and their families learn about health and how to make smart healthcare choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 6, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $275,766 |
| NIH project number | 1R43MD018557-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10699830 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx secondary school students and their families who may struggle with health literacy due to language barriers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Latinx community or who do not have English language learning challenges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a technology-based tool called HealthyU-Latinx, which will provide a self-paced curriculum to enhance health literacy among Latinx secondary students and their families. The program will include animated instructional videos, live demonstrations, reading materials, and interactive games to engage users effectively. By addressing the unique challenges faced by English Language Learners, this initiative seeks to empower families with the knowledge needed to navigate healthcare systems and make informed health decisions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health literacy in Latinx communities, leading to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using technology-based interventions to improve health literacy in various populations, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat
Springfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, David Randolph — Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat
- Study coordinator: Smith, David Randolph
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.