Exploring health inequities and environmental health in Lakota communities
Official title: Lakota Center for Health Research
Funded at Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health · NIH-10927338 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Lakota women who have faced tough challenges, like intimate partner violence, by creating a special program to help them quit smoking and stay healthy during COVID-19, while also making sure the solutions fit their culture and community needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rapid City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,046,042 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146079-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927338 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include Lakota women from the Northern Plains who have experienced intimate partner violence and are interested in smoking cessation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the Lakota community or have not experienced intimate partner violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing health inequities faced by Lakota communities, particularly in relation to COVID-19 and its impact. It involves collaboration with experts to pilot a culturally tailored smoking cessation program for women who have experienced intimate partner violence, enhance environmental surveillance for SARS-CoV-2, and develop evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of these interventions. The approach is community-driven, emphasizing the importance of cultural context and environmental factors in health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for Lakota communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research has shown success in addressing health disparities in Native American populations, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health
Rapid City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henderson, Jeffrey a — Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health
- Study coordinator: Henderson, Jeffrey a
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.