Improving Health for Rural Adolescents Through School Programs
DP24-138 Implementing and Evaluating CDC's What Works in Schools Approach in Rural School Districts
This project helps rural schools put in place programs that support the health and well-being of their students.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11169644 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are working with schools in rural areas to understand and overcome challenges in providing health-focused programs. Our goal is to make sure all adolescents, especially those in underserved rural communities, have access to strategies that improve their health. We will partner with local schools in North Carolina to design and test these programs, building on existing relationships to strengthen school-based health services. The findings will help other rural schools adopt similar successful health strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is designed to benefit adolescents attending rural schools, particularly those in underserved communities.
Not a fit: Individuals not attending rural schools or who are outside the adolescent age range may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better health outcomes and reduced health disparities for adolescents attending rural schools.
How similar studies have performed: This project expands on previous successful partnerships and capacity-building efforts in school-based health services.
Where this research is happening
Research Triangle Park, United States
- Research Triangle Institute — Research Triangle Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Suellentrop, Katy Michelle — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Suellentrop, Katy Michelle
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.