Exploring how discrimination affects heart health in African American women
Official title: Discrimination, Social Cognitive Processes, and CVD Risk among African American Women
Funded at California State University Long Beach · NIH-10643797 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how stress from experiencing discrimination affects heart health in African American women, and it will involve 90 participants sharing their real-life experiences to help us understand this connection better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Long Beach NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Long Beach, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $147,500 |
| NIH project number | 5SC2GM140981-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10643797 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American women aged 18 and older who have experienced discrimination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as African American or who are under 18 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of discrimination-related stress on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among African American women. By using ecological momentary assessment, the study aims to capture real-time experiences of discrimination and their psychological effects. The goal is to understand how these experiences contribute to emotional and physiological stress responses that may lead to increased CVD risk. The study will involve 90 participants aged 18 and older, focusing on their unique experiences and health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that reduce cardiovascular disease risk among African American women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that addressing psychosocial stressors can improve health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Amber — California State University Long Beach
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Amber
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.