Understanding how social experiences, sleep, and heart health connect for African-American women
Sociocultural Shifting, Sleep and Cardiometabolic Risk in African-American Women
This project explores how unique social experiences, called 'Shifting,' might affect sleep and heart disease risk in African-American women.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11160496 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We know that African-American women face higher risks for heart disease, and poor sleep might be a big reason why. This project looks at a concept called 'Shifting,' which describes how African-American women adapt their behaviors to fit into society and accommodate others. We want to understand if and how these 'Shifting' behaviors influence sleep patterns, which could then impact heart health. By learning more about these connections, we hope to find new ways to help improve sleep and reduce heart disease risk for this group.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is focused on understanding the experiences of young to middle-aged African-American women.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the African-American female demographic or those not experiencing sleep disturbances related to sociocultural factors may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new strategies and interventions specifically designed to improve sleep and reduce heart disease risk for African-American women.
How similar studies have performed: While 'Shifting' has been documented qualitatively, empirical studies linking it directly to sleep and cardiometabolic risk are relatively new and this project aims to provide novel insights.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lewis, Tené T — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Lewis, Tené T
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.