The impact of incarceration on sleep health and heart disease risk
Incarceration, Sleep Health, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
This study looks at how being in prison affects sleep and heart health, focusing on the challenges people face while incarcerated and after they get out, to find ways to help improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912785 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how incarceration affects sleep health and the subsequent risk of cardiovascular disease among individuals who have been incarcerated. It explores the unique challenges faced by this population, including environmental factors like noise and light in correctional facilities, as well as psychological stressors that can disrupt sleep. By employing a mixed methods approach, the study aims to identify specific risk factors related to sleep deficiency that are prevalent during and after incarceration. The findings could help inform interventions to improve health outcomes for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been incarcerated and are experiencing sleep health issues or cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Not a fit: Patients who have never been incarcerated or do not have sleep health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions that reduce cardiovascular disease risk among individuals with a history of incarceration.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between incarceration, sleep health, and cardiovascular disease is underexplored, similar studies have shown that addressing sleep issues can significantly improve health outcomes in other populations.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elumn, Johanna Elizabeth — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Elumn, Johanna Elizabeth
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.