Creating a culturally tailored tool for family health histories in the African American community
Family Health Histories: Creating a culturally tailored tool to reduce health disparities in the African American Community
This study is working to create helpful tools for African American families to share their health histories in a way that feels comfortable and relevant to them, with the goal of improving health awareness and preventing health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11018513 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop culturally appropriate tools for gathering family health histories (FHH) specifically designed for the African American community. By addressing the unique cultural and communication needs of this population, the project seeks to improve health literacy and encourage preventative health behaviors. The methodology involves engaging community members in the creation of these tools to ensure they are relevant and effective. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the use of FHHs to facilitate early detection and prevention of health disparities prevalent in this community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals and families who are interested in understanding their health history and its implications for their health.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or those who are not interested in utilizing family health histories may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for African Americans by increasing the use of family health histories for disease prevention and early detection.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored health communication strategies can effectively improve health outcomes in minority populations, suggesting a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Key, Kent Darnell — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Key, Kent Darnell
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.