Improving health information access for Puerto Ricans at risk for heart disease
Accelerating Health Information Resource Equity for Multiracial Populations
This study is all about helping Puerto Ricans learn more about heart health by providing easy-to-understand information and resources, so they can take better care of themselves and work together with healthcare providers and librarians.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10686026 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to vital health information for Puerto Ricans, a multiracial population facing unique cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. By utilizing library and information science methods, the project will curate and disseminate tailored resources on CVD prevention and treatment strategies. The initiative will also foster collaboration among community members, healthcare providers, and librarians to ensure effective information sharing. Ultimately, the goal is to empower Puerto Ricans with the knowledge needed to manage their health better.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Puerto Ricans who are at risk for cardiovascular diseases due to factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or smoking.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Puerto Rican or who do not have cardiovascular disease risk factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for Puerto Ricans by providing them with targeted information on managing cardiovascular disease risks.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in improving health outcomes through tailored information dissemination strategies, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Karen H — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Wang, Karen H
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.