Increasing awareness of hypertension risks in women
Improving awareness of women with hypertension: ROAR (Rural, Obese, At Risk) Career Enhancement Core
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 ID | NIH-10918140 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living in rural areas who are at risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not women or those who do not have hypertension or related cardiovascular risks may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Augusta, United States
- Augusta University — Augusta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ilatovskaya, Daria — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Ilatovskaya, Daria
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.