Improving health and resilience in Indigenous communities through better homes
Official title: Indigenous healthy homes and healthy communities: A community-led initiative to improve health and support Indigenous Resilience in the US Southwest
Funded at Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board · NIH-11167952 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Indigenous communities in the Southwest improve their homes to make them healthier and safer, especially for people with asthma, by providing support for housing repairs and training for local health workers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | September 19, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $374,874 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD035674-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11167952 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Indigenous individuals and families living in the Southwest who are experiencing health issues related to their home environments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to Indigenous communities or those living outside the targeted geographic areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of Indigenous communities in the US Southwest by addressing environmental factors affecting their homes. It employs a community-led approach that incorporates Indigenous methodologies and participatory research principles. The initiative includes a housing repair voucher program, clinical training, and the development of public health resources to mitigate issues like indoor environmental exposures and fall hazards. By improving home environments, the project aims to support respiratory health, particularly for individuals with asthma.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier living conditions and improved respiratory health for Indigenous populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-led initiatives have shown success in improving health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board
Albuquerque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yazzie, Sheldwin a — Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board
- Study coordinator: Yazzie, Sheldwin a
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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.