Eliminating heart disease and stroke disparities in diverse communities
UCLA-UCI Center for Eliminating Cardio-Metabolic Disparities in Multi-Ethnic Populations
This study is testing a friendly program designed to help Latino and Vietnamese families in Southern California learn how to take better care of their heart health and lower high blood pressure, with support from community health workers and each other.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903779 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of hypertension and cardiovascular disease among Latino and Vietnamese populations in Southern California. It aims to implement a culturally-tailored educational program that involves families and community health workers to promote long-term behavioral changes for better heart health. By integrating social networks into the intervention, the project seeks to enhance the effectiveness of hypertension prevention strategies. The program will provide skills-based education to empower individuals and families to manage their cardiovascular health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Latino and Vietnamese individuals living in Southern California who are at risk for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the targeted ethnic groups or those not residing in the study area may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions that integrate family support and culturally tailored education for improving health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boden-Albala, Bernadette Marie — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Boden-Albala, Bernadette Marie
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.