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Structural racism and cardiometabolic health

The purpose of this research study is to find out how race-related stress and protective factors affect the cardiometabolic health of African American and/or Black women.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 40 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

If you decide to take part in this study, we will ask you to complete a survey about your health and well-being. We will also ask questions about your experiences with race-related stressors including police violence, neighborhood segregation, and social support. We will also measure your weight and blood pressure, and measure around your waist. We will draw a small amount of blood to determine your cholesterol level, blood sugar, and markers of stress/inflammation.

Incentives

$50 gift card

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
1

Total length of participation:
Approximately 2 hours

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

You identify as an African America and/or Black woman
You are between 18-40 years old

Not eligible if:

You are currently pregnant
You have a major depressive disorder, any suicidal ideations, a personality disorder, schizophrenia, substance-related/addictive disorder
You are taking antipsychotic medications and medications for a major depressive
You have had a stroke, heart attack, coronary heart disease, heart failure, heart murmur or arrythmia, congenital heart disease, kidney failure or angina.

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Latesha Harris
lkharris@unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

Carrington Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Nursing)
120 Medical Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Latesha Harris
School of Nursing

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Women's Health

IRB Number

22-1778

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