Impact of chronic health conditions on COVID-19 testing and vaccination in Native Americans
Chronic health conditions and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination among Native Americans in the RADx-UP Consortium
This study looks at how chronic health conditions make it harder for American Indian and Alaska Native communities to get tested for and vaccinated against COVID-19, aiming to find out what obstacles they face during the pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10933011 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how chronic health conditions affect the ability of American Indian and Alaska Native populations to access COVID-19 testing and vaccination. It aims to identify barriers faced by these communities, particularly in relation to healthcare access during the pandemic. The study will analyze data to understand differences in testing and vaccination uptake based on geographic and sociodemographic factors. By focusing on individuals with chronic diseases, the research seeks to highlight the unique challenges faced by these populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, especially those with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, or cardiovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as American Indian or Alaska Native or those without chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to COVID-19 testing and vaccination for Native American and Alaska Native individuals, particularly those with chronic health conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that addressing healthcare access disparities can significantly improve health outcomes in underserved populations, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Oklahoma City, United States
- University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr — Oklahoma City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Janitz, Amanda E — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Janitz, Amanda E
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.