Investigating how stress and adversity affect the health of Latinx youth as they grow up.
A Longitudinal Study of Adversity, Stress Processes, and Latinx Health from Adolescence to Young Adulthood
This study is looking at how stress and tough experiences, like discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic, affect the health of Latinx young people as they grow up, and it’s for those who want to understand how these challenges impact both mental and physical well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10850640 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of stress and adversity on the health of Latinx youth from adolescence to young adulthood. It focuses on how experiences such as discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic influence mental and physical health outcomes. By collecting data over multiple years, the study aims to understand the relationship between stress, health behaviors, and chronic disease risks. Participants will provide information through surveys and biological samples to assess stress levels and health indicators.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx adolescents and young adults, particularly those who have experienced significant stress or adversity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latinx or who are not within the adolescent to young adult age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions and support systems for Latinx youth facing adversity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the effects of stress on health in marginalized populations can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- George Washington University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roche, Kathleen M — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Roche, Kathleen M
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.