Improving how communities receive environmental health data
Disentangling the role of culture, life stage, and information design to facilitate equity in data report back
This study is all about finding better ways to share important health information with different communities, especially those facing environmental challenges, so they can understand it easily and use it to improve their health and advocate for positive changes in their environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11134525 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the way environmental health data is communicated to diverse communities, particularly those affected by environmental injustices. By focusing on cultural relevance and individual community needs, the project seeks to develop a model for reporting research findings that is accessible and understandable. The approach involves engaging with both rural and urban communities to ensure that the information shared is tailored to their specific contexts, including factors like culture and life stage. The goal is to empower these communities with knowledge that can lead to better health outcomes and advocacy for environmental change.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse rural and urban communities who are affected by environmental health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of communities impacted by environmental injustices may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve community understanding of environmental health issues, leading to better health outcomes and increased advocacy for necessary changes.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been progress in addressing environmental justice issues, this specific approach to culturally tailored data reporting is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramirez-Andreotta, Monica D. — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Ramirez-Andreotta, Monica 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.