Improving the use of clean cookstoves to reduce household air pollution and prevent hypertension
Community Mobilization for Improved Clean Cookstove Uptake, Household Air Pollution Reduction, and Hypertension Prevention
This study is all about helping families in Nigeria use cleaner cookstoves to improve their health and reduce air pollution at home, by working with local communities and health workers to make it easier and more supportive for everyone to switch to these healthier cooking options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903916 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the adoption of clean cookstoves in Nigeria to combat household air pollution, which is linked to significant health issues like hypertension. By employing a community mobilization strategy, the project aims to engage local communities, health officials, and organizations to foster support and readiness for using these cleaner cooking technologies. The approach includes forming community advisory boards and training health extension workers to assist households in effectively using clean cookstoves. The goal is to evaluate how these strategies can lead to increased adoption and sustained use of clean cookstoves, ultimately improving health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults living in Nigeria who use solid fuels for cooking and are at risk of hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use solid fuels for cooking or who live outside the targeted regions in Nigeria may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce household air pollution and lower blood pressure levels among affected populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community mobilization strategies to improve health outcomes and technology adoption in similar contexts.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ogedegbe, Olugbenga G. — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ogedegbe, Olugbenga G.
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.