Understanding how African immigrants adapt their lifestyles and beliefs related to prostate cancer.
Development of a theory-based framework and measures of acculturation for African immigrants.
This study is looking at how African immigrants in the U.S. change their health habits and beliefs about prostate cancer, to better understand what influences their health and help reduce cancer disparities in their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia College and State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milledgeville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10514296 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how African immigrants in the U.S. adapt their health practices and beliefs, particularly concerning prostate cancer. It aims to develop a new framework and measures to assess acculturation, focusing on lifestyle changes that may affect cancer risk and early detection. By examining the unique cultural and behavioral factors of sub-Saharan African immigrants, the study seeks to identify specific influences on health outcomes. Participants will contribute to understanding how these adaptations impact prostate cancer disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are sub-Saharan African immigrants living in the U.S. who may be at risk for prostate cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of African descent or who do not have a history of prostate cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved screening and prevention strategies for prostate cancer among African immigrant populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on health disparities among racial and ethnic groups, this specific approach to acculturation and prostate cancer risk is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Milledgeville, United States
- Georgia College and State University — Milledgeville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaninjing, Ernest — Georgia College and State University
- Study coordinator: Kaninjing, Ernest
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.