Improving cardiovascular health equity through community partnerships
ACHIEVE Community Engagement Core
This study is all about bringing together local communities and universities to improve heart health for everyone by training community health workers to help identify and tackle health issues that matter most to people in places like Detroit and Cleveland.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895975 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance cardiovascular health equity by establishing partnerships between communities and academic institutions. It focuses on training community health workers and stakeholders to engage in research that addresses local health disparities. The project will conduct focus groups in cities like Detroit and Cleveland to identify key health priorities and ensure that research efforts are relevant to the communities involved. Additionally, it will provide implicit bias training to all participants to foster a more inclusive research environment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include community members from Detroit and Cleveland who are affected by cardiovascular health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the targeted communities or who are not affected by cardiovascular health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health outcomes in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community engagement can significantly improve health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dailey, Rhonda K — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Dailey, Rhonda K
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.