Improving health equity for urban American Indian, Alaska Native, and Black youth
Advancing Methods for Multilevel Interventions to Support Health Equity for Urban American Indian/Alaska Native and Black Youth
This study is looking at ways to help urban American Indian, Alaska Native, and Black young people by creating programs that tackle issues related to substance use and sexual health, focusing on their unique experiences and strengths.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903907 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating culturally relevant interventions aimed at reducing substance use and sexual health disparities among urban American Indian, Alaska Native, and Black youth. The project employs a mixed methods approach to understand the complex social factors that contribute to health inequities in these communities. By addressing structural disadvantages and utilizing a strengths-based framework, the research aims to create effective multilevel strategies that can be implemented in real-world settings to support youth health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are urban American Indian, Alaska Native, and Black youth aged 0-11 years who are at risk for substance use and sexual health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the urban American Indian, Alaska Native, and Black youth demographic may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in health outcomes for urban American Indian, Alaska Native, and Black youth by reducing substance use and enhancing sexual health education.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using multilevel interventions to address health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tuitt, Nicole R — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Tuitt, Nicole R
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.