Improving community health through intergenerational connections
DP24-004, PRC Core: Arizona Prevention Research Center
This study is looking at how community health workers can help reduce loneliness and social isolation among rural Latine and American Indian communities by encouraging connections between different generations, and it’s all about finding the best ways to make these improvements stick for better health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875134 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Arizona Prevention Research Center (AzPRC) focuses on reducing health disparities by engaging communities in research and implementing evidence-based strategies. This project aims to address social isolation and loneliness, particularly among rural Latine and American Indian populations, by promoting intergenerational connections through community health workers. The AzPRC will gather data on how these strategies can be effectively implemented and disseminated to enhance community health. By leveraging the trust and understanding of community health workers, the project seeks to create sustainable health improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from rural Latine and American Indian communities who experience social isolation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted rural Latine or American Indian populations may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce social isolation and improve mental health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community health worker-led initiatives can effectively address health disparities, suggesting a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carvajal, Scott Carter — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Carvajal, Scott Carter
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.