Improving sanitation in urban communities using mobile health technology
Official title: Environmental and Sanitation Improvements with mHealth
Funded at Georgia State University · NIH-10912022 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to improve sanitation services in crowded cities, especially in lower-income areas, by using mobile technology to help people share their needs and ideas with service providers, so everyone can have better access to clean water and sanitation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $175,218 |
| NIH project number | 5R21TW012610-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912022 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in densely populated urban slum areas who face challenges related to sanitation and health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in rural areas or those with adequate access to sanitation services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing sanitation services in densely populated urban areas, particularly in low and middle-income countries. It aims to use mobile health technology to gather data from underserved communities, facilitating better communication between residents and service providers. By engaging these communities in the development of sanitation solutions, the project seeks to address disparities in water and sanitation access and improve overall health outcomes. The approach emphasizes participatory methods to ensure that the needs of vulnerable populations are met effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sanitation services and health outcomes for residents in marginalized urban communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mobile health technologies can effectively improve health outcomes in underserved populations, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stauber, Christine Elizabeth — Georgia State University
- Study coordinator: Stauber, Christine Elizabeth
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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.