Using religious leaders to help lower blood pressure in Tanzanian communities
Engaging Religious Leaders to Reduce Blood Pressures in Tanzanian Communities
This study is working with local religious leaders in Tanzania to help people better understand and manage high blood pressure, with the goal of lowering blood pressure levels in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11007274 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve awareness and management of high blood pressure in Tanzanian communities by partnering with respected religious leaders. The project will adapt an existing health intervention model to engage these leaders in educating their communities about hypertension. By empowering these leaders to promote healthy behaviors and provide information on blood pressure management, the research seeks to reduce average blood pressure levels among adults. The effectiveness of this approach will be tested through a cluster randomized trial.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 35 and older living in Tanzanian communities who may be at risk for hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who are not residents of Tanzanian communities or those under 35 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in blood pressure and related health risks for adults in Tanzanian communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community leaders to promote health interventions, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Downs, Jennifer Alzos — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Downs, Jennifer Alzos
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.