Improving health care for Native American communities
Native American Research Centers For Health (NARCH XII)
This study is all about working with Native American communities to improve health care, especially for issues like cancer prevention and opioid care, by listening to their needs and making sure they get the right support for things like cervical cancer screenings and HPV vaccinations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indian Health Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Valley Center, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10923815 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health care delivery and outcomes for Native American communities by addressing critical health issues such as trauma-informed care, cancer prevention, and opioid care. It employs a community-based participatory approach, ensuring that the perspectives of American Indian and Alaska Native stakeholders are integrated into health practices. The project aims to evaluate and improve cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination rates while identifying barriers to these services. By collaborating with local tribal communities, the research seeks to implement effective, culturally relevant health interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, particularly those at risk for HPV-related cancers and those in need of cervical cancer screening.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as American Indian or Alaska Native may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and increased access to preventive care for Native American populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research initiatives focused on community-based health interventions for Native American populations have shown promise in improving health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially effective.
Where this research is happening
Valley Center, United States
- Indian Health Council, INC. — Valley Center, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Calac, Daniel J. — Indian Health Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Calac, Daniel J.
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.