Engaging communities to improve health equity in cardiometabolic conditions
Community Engagement Core
This study is all about working together with community members to improve heart and metabolic health for everyone, making sure that the solutions we come up with really fit the needs of different groups and help reduce health gaps.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897848 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health equity by actively involving community members in the research process related to cardiometabolic health. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and shared leadership among stakeholders to ensure that interventions are culturally relevant and effectively address health disparities. By fostering bi-directional communication and learning, the project aims to empower communities and improve health outcomes through tailored interventions. The approach includes organizing community outreach and education efforts to better understand and address the unique health challenges faced by different populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds who are affected by cardiometabolic conditions and are interested in participating in community-driven health initiatives.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have cardiometabolic conditions or those who are not part of the targeted communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective health interventions that reduce disparities in cardiometabolic conditions among underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-engaged approaches can significantly improve health outcomes and reduce disparities, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ibe, Chidinma Adanna — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Ibe, Chidinma Adanna
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.