Exploring how stress and religion affect heart health in older African Americans
Stress and Cardiovascular Risk Among Urban African American Adults: A Multilevel, Mixed Methods Approach:Supplement
This study is looking at how stress, religious activities, and heart health are connected for African American adults aged 55-77 in Detroit, to find ways to help improve heart health in this community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11163701 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between psychosocial stressors, religious practices, and cardiovascular health among African American adults aged 55-77 living in Detroit. By analyzing data from a larger study, the researchers aim to understand how factors like religious attendance and coping strategies can influence inflammation and heart disease risk. The study employs advanced statistical modeling to explore these relationships, focusing on how social support and behavioral choices mediate these effects. The goal is to identify culturally relevant interventions that could improve heart health outcomes in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are asymptomatic African American adults aged 55-77 who reside in the Detroit area.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 55-77 or those who do not identify as African American may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve cardiovascular health and reduce disease risk among older African Americans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impact of psychosocial factors on health outcomes, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zilioli, Samuele — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Zilioli, Samuele
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.