Improving health and quality of life for African American men through community support
Developing a Community-Informed, Peer-to-Peer Intervention to Improve Health-Related Quality of Life among African American Men
This study is creating a health program just for African American men to help improve their overall well-being, using ideas and support from the community to make it really relevant and effective.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11044179 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a health promotion program specifically designed for African American men to enhance their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). By utilizing a peer-to-peer intervention model, the program will be informed by the experiences and insights of the community, ensuring cultural relevance and effectiveness. The approach will incorporate theories of health behavior and community engagement, with input from a community advisory board made up of African American men. The goal is to create a supportive environment that encourages participation and addresses the unique health challenges faced by this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American men who are seeking to improve their health and well-being.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American men may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the overall health and well-being of African American men by enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-informed and peer-led interventions can be effective in improving health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wippold, Guillermo Manuel — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Wippold, Guillermo Manuel
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.