Training programs for Native American students and health leaders in nursing and public health

Fort Belknap Student, Faculty/Tribal Health Leader, and Nurse Training

NIH-funded research Fort Belknap Indian Community · NIH-10914796

This study is all about helping Aaniiih and Nakoda students get the education they need to become leaders in nursing, public health, and science, so they can improve health care in their community and tackle mental health challenges in a way that respects their culture.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionFort Belknap Indian Community NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Harlem, United States)
Project IDNIH-10914796 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on creating educational pathways for Aaniiih and Nakoda students in nursing, public health, and STEM fields. It aims to enhance the training of tribal health leaders and nurses through innovative educational programs and research training. By building research capacity within the Fort Belknap community, the project seeks to address health disparities and improve mental health care through culturally competent methods. Participants will engage in various educational levels, from high school to doctoral training, to foster future leaders in tribal health.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include Aaniiih and Nakoda students interested in pursuing careers in nursing, public health, or STEM fields.

Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes or those not pursuing education in the targeted fields may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in mental and behavioral health for the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing educational access and health training in Native American communities have shown promise in reducing health disparities.

Where this research is happening

Harlem, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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