Understanding how social factors affect asthma in Black and Latinx adults
Social Determinants of Health, Asthma-Related Morbidity and Therapeutic Optimization for Black and Latinx Adults with Asthma
This study is looking at how things like income, education, and neighborhood conditions affect asthma in Black and Latinx adults, with the goal of finding better ways to help manage asthma and improve health for these communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10976195 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social determinants of health on asthma-related issues specifically in Black and Latinx adults. It aims to understand how factors like economic stability, education, healthcare access, neighborhood conditions, and community context contribute to asthma morbidity in these populations. By collecting extensive demographic and clinical data, along with ongoing surveys about asthma symptoms, the study seeks to identify effective interventions to improve health outcomes. The goal is to address the disparities faced by these groups and develop targeted strategies for better asthma management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latinx adults who suffer from asthma and are affected by social determinants of health.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or Latinx or do not have asthma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma management and reduced health disparities for Black and Latinx adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that addressing social determinants can improve health outcomes, but this specific approach focusing on Black and Latinx adults is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- University of South Florida — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cardet, Juan Carlos — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Cardet, Juan Carlos
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.