Understanding how racism and support systems affect cancer prevention in African Americans
Multidimensional structural racism and moderating role of psychosocial resources on cancer-control behaviors in African Americans
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIV OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK · NIH-11111339
This project looks at how structural racism and community support systems influence cancer prevention behaviors among African American adults.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLLEGE PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11111339 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to understand how different forms of structural racism, both historical and current, affect cancer prevention behaviors like diet, smoking, and physical activity in African American adults. We want to see if personal and community support systems can help lessen these negative effects. Researchers will create a way to measure structural racism using public data and then track its long-term influence on health behaviors. This will help us learn more about how where you live and your support network impact your health and contribute to cancer disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding health behaviors among African American adults aged 21 and older.
Not a fit: Individuals not part of the African American community or those under 21 years old would not be directly included in this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help us develop new ways to support African American communities in preventing cancer by addressing the impacts of structural racism and strengthening community resources.
How similar studies have performed: While some research shows neighborhood factors influence health, this project explores the long-term effects of structural racism and the protective role of support systems in a new way.
Where this research is happening
COLLEGE PARK, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK — COLLEGE PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KNOTT, CHERYL L — UNIV OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
- Study coordinator: KNOTT, CHERYL L
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.