Reducing cardiovascular health disparities in South Asian Americans
Mentoring in community engaged implementation research to reduce cardiovascular disparities
This study is all about finding ways to improve heart health for South Asian Americans by looking at the social and cultural factors that affect their risk for heart disease, and it also helps train new researchers to work closely with the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877027 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing the social and cultural factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) disparities among South Asian Americans. It employs community-based participatory research methods to develop and implement culturally relevant interventions aimed at improving heart health in this population. The project emphasizes mentorship and training for emerging researchers in the field of health disparities, ensuring that community engagement is at the forefront of the research process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include South Asian Americans who are at risk for cardiovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as South Asian or those who are not at risk for cardiovascular diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cardiovascular health interventions tailored specifically for South Asian Americans, ultimately reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community-based participatory approaches to address health disparities, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kandula, Namratha R — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Kandula, Namratha R
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.