Improving the health of fishing industry workers
Official title: Navigating the Waters of the US Healthcare System: Improving the Biopsychosocial Health of Fishing Industry Workers
Funded at University of Texas Med Br Galveston · NIH-10772424 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping commercial fishing workers stay healthy by providing them with support to access healthcare and tackle the challenges they face at work, including both physical and mental health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $731,250 |
| NIH project number | 1U01OH012658-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10772424 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are commercial fishing workers who may be experiencing health issues related to their occupation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the fishing industry or who do not face occupational health challenges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the overall health and well-being of commercial fishing workers by addressing the physical and mental health challenges they face due to their work environment. It aims to implement healthcare navigators—community members who can assist fishermen in accessing healthcare services and social support. The project will explore the connections between workplace hazards, substance misuse, and health outcomes, while also screening for various health issues and facilitating referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals. By emphasizing social determinants of health, the research seeks to create a supportive network for these workers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the physical and mental health of fishing industry workers, leading to better overall well-being and reduced injury rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that interventions focusing on social determinants of health and community engagement can effectively improve health outcomes in marginalized populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Med Br Galveston
Galveston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guillot-Wright, Shannon Paige — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Guillot-Wright, Shannon Paige
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.