How neighborhood challenges affect health in Black and White adolescents

Activity Space Adversity and Racial Disparities in Adolescent Health

NIH-funded research Ohio State University · NIH-10930109

This study is looking at how things like safety and policing in neighborhoods affect the health of teenagers, especially comparing experiences between Black and White youth, and it’s for young people in Columbus, OH, who want to share their thoughts and feelings about their daily lives and surroundings.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionOhio State University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10930109 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how various neighborhood factors, such as violence and policing, impact the health and well-being of adolescents, particularly focusing on differences between Black and White youth. By examining real-time perceptions of safety and physiological stress, the study aims to understand how these experiences contribute to health disparities. The research will involve collecting data from a diverse group of adolescents in Columbus, OH, using surveys and self-reported information about their daily activities and environments.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 years, particularly those identifying as Black or White, living in the Columbus, OH area.

Not a fit: Patients who do not fall within the adolescent age range or those not residing in the Columbus area may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions to reduce health disparities among adolescents from different racial backgrounds.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that neighborhood factors significantly influence health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.

Where this research is happening

Columbus, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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