Description
Develop and evaluate a culturally and linguistically adapted, technology-supported lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention among Spanish-speaking only or Spanish-language-dominant Mexican American adults who are overweight or obese and also have prediabetes and/or metabolic syndrome, which are known risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Clinician advisor is Bahar Aghighi, M.D., FACE.
Research Triangle International in North Carolina is the subaward institution, Megan Lewis, Ph.D., site PI.
Clinician advisor is Bahar Aghighi, M.D., FACE.
Research Triangle International in North Carolina is the subaward institution, Megan Lewis, Ph.D., site PI.
Funder
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related Studies
The Impact of Smoking, Comorbidities, and Race/Ethnicity on COVID-19 Infection and Disease Severity
Using EHR from a large healthcare system in Northern CA, we will study the impact of smoking, comorbidities, race on COVID-19 infection and disease severity.
Investigator: Jiang Li, Ph.D., MPH
Statin Use and Risk Prediction of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Minority Subgroups (SURPASS) Study
Overall goal of this study is to address gaps in knowledge about CVD prediction and treatment in understudied racial/ethnic minority populations.
Investigators: External PI, Principal Investigator, Jiang Li, Ph.D., MPH
Lung Cancer in Never Smokers: Incidence, Risk Factors and Molecular Characteristics in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Women
The goal of this project is to document incidence and risk factors for lung cancer by smoking status, among AANHPIs, focusing especially on female never smokers.
Investigators: External PI, Principal Investigator, Su-Ying Liang, Ph.D.
Understanding the Needs and Experiences of High Utilizers at the Emergency Department of Highland Hospital
Gather insights from pts in the ER to help address unmet clinical and social needs in the underserved in Alameda County.
Investigator: Kristen M.J. Azar, R.N., BSN, MSN/MPH
Understanding Non-clinical Determinants of Long-term Hospital Stays Among High Utilizing Patients at ABSMC
Collect info to inform pt care and identify strategies to more efficiently transition high utilizers to more appropriate care arrangements.
Investigator: Kristen M.J. Azar, R.N., BSN, MSN/MPH
Prevalence, Treatment and Outcomes of Asian Subgroups with Coronary Artery Disease in the U.S.
Fill impt gaps in knowledge regarding CAD health disparities across Asian subgroup populations.
Investigators: Jiang Li, Ph.D., MPH, External PI, Principal Investigator
Medication Adherence and Patient Satisfaction With Provider Communication Difference Across Diverse Racial/Ethnic Groups
The goal of this study is to evaluate the role of patient satisfaction with experience of care and adherence to medications in diverse race/ethnic groups.
Cardiovascular Disease Among Asians and Pacific Islanders (CASPER)
Examine: CVD prevalence & outcomes among Asians and Pacific Islanders; demographic, clinical, psychosocial factors to explain prevalence & outcomes differences.
Investigators: External PI, Principal Investigator, Jiang Li, Ph.D., MPH
A Patient-Centered Strategy for Improving Diabetes Prevention in Urban American Indians.
Comparative effectiveness trial to determine the most effective strategy for preventing diabetes among at-risk American Indian adults residing in urban areas.
Understanding Patient Satisfaction for Chinese and South Asian Patients
Purpose is to better understand the expectations and experiences of PAMF's diverse patient population in order to better meet their healthcare needs.