Raising awareness of hypertension risks in women, especially in rural and Black communities
Official title: Improving awareness of women with hypertension: ROAR (Rural, Obese, At Risk)
Funded at Augusta University · NIH-10918123 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping women, especially in rural areas and Black communities, learn more about high blood pressure and its risks, so they can better manage their health and understand how being a woman affects their heart health.
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 start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,469,903 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HL169191-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918123 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include women living in rural areas, particularly those from Black communities, who are at risk for hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as women or those who do not reside in the targeted rural or Black communities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve awareness of hypertension and its risks among women, particularly in rural areas and among Black populations. It will develop educational content and engage communities to enhance understanding of how sex affects blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. The project will also create partnerships to disseminate information and promote better blood pressure management. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by these populations, the research seeks to empower women with knowledge about their health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased awareness and better management of hypertension in women, ultimately reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions aimed at increasing awareness and education about hypertension, particularly in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
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Augusta University
Augusta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sullivan, Jennifer C — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Sullivan, Jennifer C
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Increasing awareness of hypertension risks in women, especially in rural and Black populations.
This study is all about helping women, especially in rural areas and among Black communities, learn more about high blood pressure and its risks, so they can take better care of their health and manage their blood pressure more effectively.
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.