Helping minority COVID-19 survivors and their caregivers improve health together
Improving the Collaborative Health of Minority COVID-19 Survivor & Carepartner Dyads Through Interventions Targeting Social and Structural Health Inequities
This study is all about helping minority COVID-19 survivors and their caregivers feel better and live healthier lives by using telehealth support from nurses and community health workers to tackle the challenges they face together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10853040 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting minority COVID-19 survivors and their caregivers by addressing the social and structural health challenges they face. It utilizes a telehealth approach, where registered nurses and community health workers provide interventions to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for these individuals. The program is designed to tackle stressors related to racism and the pandemic, while also considering the unique dynamics between survivors and their caregivers. By working together as a unit, the goal is to enhance both physical and mental health for these vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults aged 21 and older who have survived COVID-19 and have preexisting chronic illnesses, along with their informal caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as part of the minority groups targeted by this research or those who have not experienced COVID-19 may not receive benefits from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for minority COVID-19 survivors and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using similar community-based interventions has shown promise in improving health outcomes for minority populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Magwood, Gayenell Smith — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Magwood, Gayenell Smith
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.