Understanding health challenges for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander youth.
Exploring health equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Adolescents in a large epidemiologic study: Intersections of ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · NIH-10856916
This study is looking at the health challenges faced by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander teens, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+, to better understand their experiences and find ways to improve health services for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10856916 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the health disparities faced by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) adolescents, particularly those who identify as sexual and gender minorities. By using an intersectional approach, the study aims to uncover how overlapping identities, such as ethnicity and sexual orientation, impact the health and well-being of these youth. The research will involve collecting data through interviews and surveys to better understand their unique challenges and strengths, ultimately informing targeted interventions. The findings will help address misconceptions and improve health services for this diverse group.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander adolescents, particularly those who identify as sexual and gender minorities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as part of the AANHPI community or do not face issues related to sexual and gender minority status may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and tailored support services for AANHPI youth facing multiple marginalizations.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into health disparities among minority youth, this study's specific focus on AANHPI sexual and gender minority adolescents is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RIDER, G. NIC — UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
- Study coordinator: RIDER, G. NIC
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.