Improving health literacy to help justice-involved adults access healthcare
An RCT Testing a Health Literacy Intervention to Reduce Disparities in Access to Care Among Justice Involved Adults (JIA)
This study is looking to help adults involved in the justice system in San Diego better understand and access healthcare by providing them with support or self-study tools, so they can get the medical help they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063972 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health literacy among justice-involved adults, a group that often faces significant barriers to accessing healthcare. The study will implement a randomized clinical trial where participants will receive either a coach-guided health literacy intervention or a self-study control program. By improving their understanding and ability to navigate health resources, the goal is to increase their access to necessary healthcare services. The research will involve 300 participants aged 18-50 in San Diego, CA, and will utilize both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are justice-involved adults aged 18-50 who may struggle with health literacy and access to healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not justice-involved or those outside the age range of 18-50 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve healthcare access for justice-involved adults, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results for health literacy interventions among similar populations, indicating potential for success in this larger trial.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ojeda, Victoria D — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Ojeda, Victoria D
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.