Increasing awareness of hypertension risks in women
Official title: Improving awareness of women with hypertension: ROAR (Rural, Obese, At Risk) Career Enhancement Core
Funded at Augusta University · NIH-10918140 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping women, especially those with high blood pressure, learn more about the risks of heart disease and how to manage it better, by creating educational resources and working with communities in Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Augusta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Augusta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $412,417 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HL169191-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918140 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women living in rural areas who are at risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not women or those who do not have hypertension or related cardiovascular risks may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks among women, particularly those with hypertension. It aims to develop an educational platform that addresses the lack of awareness surrounding CVD and hypertension, which affects a significant portion of the female population. Through community outreach and strategic partnerships, the project will train researchers and engage communities in Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina to promote better understanding and management of hypertension. The initiative also seeks to create a diverse pipeline of biomedical scientists to enhance research in sex differences in CVD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved awareness and management of hypertension in women, potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based educational interventions can effectively increase awareness and improve management of hypertension among at-risk populations.
Where this research is happening
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Augusta University
Augusta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ilatovskaya, Daria — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Ilatovskaya, Daria
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ROAR: Raising Awareness of Hypertension in Rural, Obese, At-Risk Women
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ROAR: helping rural, obese, at‑risk women understand high blood pressure
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Increasing awareness of hypertension risks in women, especially in rural and Black populations.
This study is all about helping women, especially in rural areas and among Black communities, learn more about high blood pressure and its risks, so they can take better care of their health and manage their blood pressure more effectively.
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Raising awareness of hypertension risks in women, especially in rural and Black communities
This study is all about helping women, especially in rural areas and Black communities, learn more about high blood pressure and its risks, so they can better manage their health and understand how being a woman affects their heart health.
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.