Bladder health education and continence support for Black and Hispanic women in Washington, DC
Assessment, Bladder Health Education, Continence Promotion, and Restoration to Improve Urinary Incontinence Care among Women at Howard University in Washington DC (ABCs-in DC)
A program offering bladder health education and behavioral therapies to help Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic women in Washington, DC reduce urinary leakage and get better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Howard University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11224074 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You will be asked to share your experiences with urinary leakage and barriers to getting care with researchers, clinicians, and community representatives. The team will use that input to adapt bladder health education and a behavioral bladder therapy program so it fits the needs of Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic women in DC. The adapted program will be offered through Howard University clinics and community sites while the researchers track how many people use it, stick with it, and see improvements in leakage and daily life. Participant feedback will be used to simplify the program and make it easier for more women to access.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adult Non-Hispanic Black or Hispanic women in the Washington, DC area who experience urinary incontinence and are willing to try behavioral bladder therapies or education.
Not a fit: Men, people without urinary leakage, those living far from DC, or people whose incontinence requires surgical or specialist medical treatment may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help more Black and Hispanic women access effective bladder therapies and reduce urinary leakage and its social and economic impacts.
How similar studies have performed: Behavioral bladder therapies and patient education have improved incontinence for many people, but tailoring and implementing these programs specifically for Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic women in community settings is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- Howard University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanses, Tatiana V.d. — Howard University
- Study coordinator: Sanses, Tatiana V.d.
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 below.