Investigating sleep health issues among Asian Americans and their causes
Sleep and health disparities among Asian Americans: roles of stressors and protective factors
This study is looking at how stress from things like adjusting to a new culture and the effects of COVID-19 affect sleep health in Asian Americans, especially Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese adults, to better understand how these issues might lead to problems like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11011428 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the sleep health disparities faced by Asian Americans, particularly focusing on the impact of stressors such as acculturative stress and the effects of COVID-19. It aims to understand how these factors contribute to sleep deficiencies and related health outcomes like diabetes and hypertension. The study will involve a diverse group of community-dwelling Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese adults, utilizing innovative methods to assess the impact of racism and other stressors on sleep health. Participants will be monitored over time to gather comprehensive data on their sleep patterns and health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are community-dwelling adults aged 21 and older from Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese backgrounds experiencing sleep issues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Asian American or who are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for sleep health disparities in Asian American populations.
How similar studies have performed: While research on sleep disparities among Asian Americans is limited, studies on sleep health in other minority populations have shown significant findings, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Sunmin — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Lee, Sunmin
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.