Understanding the social and environmental factors affecting Black breast cancer survivors
Official title: Social and Environmental Determinants of Breast Cancer Survivorship: The Black Breast Cancer Survivors Intervention
Funded at Chapman University · NIH-10864052 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the specific challenges that Black women face after surviving breast cancer, like the impact of certain hair products and their social needs, and it aims to create helpful community programs to improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chapman University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orange, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $124,114 |
| NIH project number | 5K01MD018417-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10864052 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black women who have survived breast cancer and are seeking support for their unique survivorship challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the unique challenges faced by Black breast cancer survivors, particularly regarding social and environmental factors that impact their quality of life. It aims to develop and implement community-based interventions that address these challenges, including the effects of harmful chemicals in hair products and the psychosocial needs specific to this population. By engaging with the community, the research seeks to create tailored support systems that improve health behaviors and overall well-being for Black women who have survived breast cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of life for Black breast cancer survivors by providing targeted interventions that address their specific needs.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into health disparities among cancer survivors, this specific focus on Black breast cancer survivors and their unique needs is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Chapman University
Orange, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Teteh-Brooks, Dede K — Chapman University
- Study coordinator: Teteh-Brooks, Dede K
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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.