Understanding how social factors and stress affect chronic diseases in Asian Americans.
Official title: Linking Social-Behavior Contextual Factors and Allostatic Load to Chronic Diseases in Diverse Asian Americans: A Socioecological Approach to Advancing Precision Medicine and Health Equity
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-10931632 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how social and everyday experiences, like fitting into a new culture and dealing with stress, affect the health of different Asian American groups with chronic diseases, so we can find better ways to help them stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $178,313 |
| NIH project number | 5R21MD019145-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931632 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Asian Americans who may experience chronic diseases influenced by social and behavioral factors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Asian American or those whose chronic conditions are unrelated to social and behavioral factors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social and behavioral factors on chronic diseases among diverse Asian American populations. It aims to understand how experiences such as cultural assimilation and stress contribute to health disparities in this group. By analyzing data specific to different Asian ethnic subgroups, the study seeks to identify unique health patterns and risks. The goal is to develop tailored interventions that address these disparities and improve health outcomes for Asian Americans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective, personalized healthcare strategies for Asian American populations, ultimately improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using socioecological approaches to address health disparities in diverse populations, indicating potential for this study's success.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhu, Lin — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Zhu, Lin
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.