Investigating stress and cardiovascular health in young adults in Puerto Rico
PR-OUTLOOK: PR Young Adults' Stress, Contextual, Behavioral & Cardiometabolic Risk
This study is looking at how stress and life challenges affect heart health in young adults aged 18-29 in Puerto Rico, so if you're in that age group, your experiences can help us understand and improve heart health for people like you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10677568 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how psychosocial and sociodemographic factors influence cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among young adults aged 18-29 in Puerto Rico. It aims to identify the unique stressors faced by this population, including financial and social challenges, and how these stressors contribute to cardiovascular health outcomes. By examining these relationships, the study seeks to fill a gap in knowledge regarding CVD risks in young adults, a group that has been largely overlooked in previous research. Participants may be asked to provide information about their health behaviors, stress levels, and living conditions to help researchers assess their cardiovascular health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-29 living in Puerto Rico who may be experiencing stress related to their socioeconomic conditions.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18-29 or those not residing in Puerto Rico may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing cardiovascular disease in young adults, particularly in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research specifically targeting young adults in Puerto Rico, studies in other regions have shown that addressing psychosocial factors can significantly impact cardiovascular health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosal, Milagros C — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Rosal, Milagros C
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.