Comparing Two Education Programs to Reduce Diabetes in Marshallese Populations
- Funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
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Key facts
Disease
COVID-19Known Financial Commitments (USD)
$333,850Funder
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstitutePrincipal Investigator
PhD. Pearl McElfishResearch Location
United States of AmericaLead Research Institution
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesResearch Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Epidemiological studies
Research Subcategory
Disease transmission dynamics
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Type
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Unspecified
Vulnerable Population
Other
Occupations of Interest
Unspecified
Abstract
COVID-19 affects some communities more than others. For Pacific Islanders living in Arkansas, the rate of COVID-19 is 300 percent higher than the general population. With this enhancement, the research team will study COVID-19 and Pacific Islanders. The team will look at The risks of exposure to COVID-19 People's knowledge of the ways to prevent infection What supports or hinders the ways to prevent infection What supports or hinders COVID-19 testing Results will inform ways to prevent infection. They will also help reduce disparities from COVID-19.