Understanding how community and personal factors affect cancer survivors in the African American community
African American Resilience in Surviving Cancer
This study is looking at how African American cancer survivors, especially those with breast and prostate cancer, experience their quality of life compared to Non-Hispanic White survivors, and it aims to find out what community and personal factors might make things harder for them, all while working closely with local groups to understand these challenges better over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10694187 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and mortality disparities faced by African American cancer survivors compared to their Non-Hispanic White counterparts. It aims to identify the community, interpersonal, and individual factors that negatively impact HRQOL among African American survivors of breast and prostate cancer. By collaborating with community stakeholders, the study will explore significant domains influencing HRQOL and develop a theoretical model to understand these influences. The research will be conducted through a four-wave longitudinal study to track changes over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals who have survived breast or prostate cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or who have not survived breast or prostate cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve the quality of life and health outcomes for African American cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social and community factors can significantly improve health outcomes for marginalized populations, suggesting a promising approach in this study.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harper, Felicity — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Harper, Felicity
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.