Healthier life for Hispanic women with diabetes in Idaho
Official title: Research Project - RPL Lane
Funded at University of Idaho · NIH-11362653 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aims to understand how nutrition, lifestyle, gender roles, ethnicity, and mental health affect diabetes risk and help Hispanic women in Idaho prevent or better manage type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Idaho NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Moscow, United States) |
| Project start | March 11, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $137,711 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM152304-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11362653 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Hispanic women living in Idaho, especially in rural or frontier regions, who are at risk for or have type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the target population or those not at risk may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on Hispanic women in Idaho who are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes and its complications. Researchers will explore how diet, physical activity, cultural roles, ethnicity, and mental health interact to influence diabetes development and when/how women seek care. The study will use surveys, interviews, and community-based engagement to identify barriers to healthy eating and exercise, and to develop tailored health promotion strategies. By collaborating with local communities in rural/remote areas, the team hopes to create practical interventions that fit everyday life and improve access to care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to culturally tailored health programs that reduce diabetes risk and improve treatment-seeking and outcomes for Hispanic women in Idaho.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has shown that culturally tailored health promotion can improve diabetes prevention and care, but study in this specific population is needed.
Where this research is happening
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University of Idaho
Moscow, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lane, Ginny — University of Idaho
- Study coordinator: Lane, Ginny
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.