Investigating the health effects of cleaning products on Hispanic women in San Antonio
Study of Cleaners in San Antonio: Immunologic and Inflammatory Responses to Total Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Exposure
This study is looking at how being around certain chemicals at work affects the health of Hispanic women who clean homes in San Antonio, so we can better understand their needs and help create safer work environments for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Science Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Antonio, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11002812 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the health impacts of exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) among Hispanic women who work as domestic cleaners in San Antonio. It aims to understand how these women, who often live in environmental justice neighborhoods, are affected by both occupational and environmental hazards. The study will assess immunologic and inflammatory responses to VOC exposure, utilizing a combination of surveys, environmental sampling, and health assessments to gather comprehensive data. By highlighting the unique vulnerabilities of this population, the research seeks to inform better health policies and workplace protections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic women working as domestic cleaners in San Antonio, particularly those living in neighborhoods with high environmental hazards.
Not a fit: Patients who do not work as domestic cleaners or are not exposed to VOCs in their living or working environments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and workplace protections for domestic cleaners exposed to harmful chemicals.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research specifically targeting this demographic, studies on VOC exposure and respiratory health have shown significant associations, suggesting potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
San Antonio, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Science Center — San Antonio, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gimeno Ruiz de Porras, David — University of Texas Hlth Science Center
- Study coordinator: Gimeno Ruiz de Porras, David
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.