Exploring healthcare access issues for sexual and racial/ethnic minorities
Understanding primary care utilization and barriers to care among sexual and racial/ethnic minority populations
This study looks at the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals and people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds face when trying to get primary healthcare, aiming to find out how these challenges vary among different groups so we can improve access and quality of care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10793560 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers that sexual and racial/ethnic minority populations face in accessing primary care. It aims to understand how these barriers differ among various groups, particularly focusing on the intersection of sexual orientation and race/ethnicity. By analyzing large population-based data, the project seeks to document inequities in healthcare utilization and identify specific factors that contribute to these disparities. The findings could help inform strategies to improve healthcare access and quality for these underserved communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from sexual and racial/ethnic minority groups who have experienced barriers to accessing primary care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as part of sexual or racial/ethnic minority populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and quality for sexual and racial/ethnic minority populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on healthcare disparities, this project aims to provide new insights by examining the intersectionality of sexual orientation and race/ethnicity, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hsieh, Ning — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Hsieh, Ning
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.