Improving health equity for Indigenous and rural communities in Montana
Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity (CAIRHE)
This study is working with Indigenous and rural communities in Montana to create health programs that honor their cultural beliefs, while also training new researchers to help improve health for everyone in these areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana State University - Bozeman NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bozeman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931825 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity (CAIRHE) focuses on addressing health disparities faced by Indigenous and rural populations in Montana. Through community-based participatory research, the center collaborates with local communities to develop public health interventions that respect cultural beliefs and practices. The initiative also aims to train early-career faculty to become independent health equity researchers, ensuring sustainable progress in health outcomes. By engaging with the community, CAIRHE seeks to implement effective strategies that can lead to improved health equity and quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Indigenous individuals and residents of rural communities in Montana who are affected by health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Montana or are not part of Indigenous or rural communities may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce health disparities and improve overall health outcomes for Indigenous and rural populations in Montana.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based participatory approaches, indicating that this methodology is both effective and promising.
Where this research is happening
Bozeman, United States
- Montana State University - Bozeman — Bozeman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams, Alexandra K. — Montana State University - Bozeman
- Study coordinator: Adams, Alexandra K.
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.