Improving How Environmental Health Information is Shared with Rural Tribal Communities
Evaluation of Report-Back Strategies for Long-term and Short-term Exposure Information in Rural Tribal Populations
This project explores the best ways to share information about environmental exposures, like air pollution, with Native American communities in rural areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11126889 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to find the most effective ways to share environmental health information with people in rural Native American communities. We want to understand if getting real-time updates about things like air quality is more helpful for immediate health concerns, while getting summarized information later is better for long-term issues. We will talk with community members through listening sessions and questionnaires to learn what works best for them. This helps us make sure the information is useful and easy to understand, helping communities protect their health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants would be members of rural Native American tribal communities who have previously participated in environmental sampling or are interested in how environmental health data is communicated.
Not a fit: Patients not living in or associated with the specific rural tribal communities being studied may not directly benefit from this particular communication strategy optimization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to clearer and more effective ways for communities to receive and act on important environmental health information, potentially improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: This project is innovative in addressing the role of real-time exposure information and its application to rural Native American populations, building on prior environmental sampling work in these communities.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sleeth, Darrah Kaye — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Sleeth, Darrah Kaye
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.