Improving health strategies in rural schools
DP24-138 Implementing and Evaluating CDC's What Works in Schools Approach in Rural School Districts
This study is looking at ways to improve health for teenagers in rural schools who might not have the same access to care as others, by trying out some proven health strategies and seeing how well they work in their communities.
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-11051969 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health equity for underserved adolescents in rural school districts by implementing and evaluating the CDC's What Works in Schools (WWIS) approach. The project aims to identify and address cultural and contextual barriers that hinder the accessibility and feasibility of health strategies in these communities. By collaborating with local education agencies in North Carolina, the research team will evaluate the effectiveness of selected WWIS-aligned strategies to reduce health disparities among rural youth. The findings will help improve the implementation of these strategies in other rural areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents attending schools in rural districts who are part of underserved populations.
Not a fit: Patients who do not attend rural schools or who are not part of underserved communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater access to health services for adolescents in rural communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing health strategies in school settings, but this specific approach in rural contexts is relatively novel.
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.