Eliminating heart disease and stroke disparities in diverse communities
UCLA-UCI Center for Eliminating Cardio-Metabolic Disparities in Multi-Ethnic Populations
This study is all about helping Latino and Vietnamese families in Southern California lower their blood pressure and improve heart health by using community support and culturally relevant education to make healthy changes together.
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-11189043 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 community-level interventions that integrate families and social networks into behavioral strategies for preventing hypertension. The program, called SERVE OC, utilizes a culturally-tailored educational approach supported by community health workers to promote long-term behavioral changes for better cardiovascular health. By targeting social and environmental factors, the research seeks to reduce barriers to effective prevention and management of cardiovascular risks.
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 who do not belong to the targeted ethnic groups or who do not reside in the specified geographic area may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in hypertension and cardiovascular disease rates among underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community-based interventions to reduce health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
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.