Improving health education for rural adolescents in schools
Official title: RFA-DP-24-138, Connections for Health: Centering school connection and health for rural young people
Funded at Education, Training, & Research Assocs · NIH-11053249 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating better health education programs for young people living in rural areas, helping them learn about important topics like social, emotional, and sexual health, while also training teachers to support their students' well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Education, Training, & Research Assocs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Watsonville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $500,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U01DP006888-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053249 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents living in rural areas who may benefit from enhanced health education and support services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in rural areas or who are not adolescents may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health education for young people in rural areas, where access to healthcare services is often limited. It aims to develop comprehensive health education programs that address social, emotional, and sexual health needs specific to rural adolescents. The project will also provide professional development for educators to better support their students' health and well-being. By adapting health education to the unique challenges faced by rural schools, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for these young individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health behaviors and outcomes for rural adolescents, reducing risks associated with substance use and other health issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that comprehensive health education can positively impact adolescent health behaviors, indicating potential success for this adapted approach.
Where this research is happening
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Education, Training, & Research Assocs
Watsonville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kosciw, Joseph — Education, Training, & Research Assocs
- Study coordinator: Kosciw, Joseph
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.