Improving air and soil quality in rural underserved communities through education and community action
Building a culture of health in the green: Participatory learning and action to address air and soil quality in rural underserved communities
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-10927369
This project is all about helping students in rural Arizona learn how to tackle air and soil quality issues in their communities by using science and creativity, so they can understand environmental problems and suggest ways to make things better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10927369 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to empower students in rural Arizona communities to address environmental health issues related to air and soil quality. By engaging in participatory learning, students will develop skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to analyze environmental data and advocate for their communities. The initiative focuses on environmental justice, helping youth understand the impact of environmental hazards and equipping them to recommend actions for improvement. Through collaboration with local partners, the project seeks to create a model for community engagement and education that can be replicated in similar areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are students aged 12 to 18 living in rural Arizona communities affected by environmental health hazards.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in rural Arizona or are not within the targeted age group may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved environmental health and quality of life for residents in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar community-based participatory approaches have shown success in improving health outcomes in underserved populations, indicating potential for this project's success.
Where this research is happening
TUCSON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — TUCSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RAMIREZ-ANDREOTTA, MONICA D. — UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
- Study coordinator: RAMIREZ-ANDREOTTA, MONICA D.
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.