The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has awarded Armando Peña, a 2nd year Exercise and Nutritional Science PhD student in ASU’s College of Health Solutions, a diversity supplement to support his career development. Armando is mentored by CHPDP Director, Dr. Gabriel Shaibi, PhD and CHPDP Faculty Dr. Felipe González Castro, PhD (see announcement for complete list of mentors). The additional funding will leverage Dr.
This project aims to identify early biomarkers of cardiovascular disease to direct prevention efforts to those at highest risk.
People with mobility impairments (PMI) are disproportionately affected by diet-related health-compromising conditions such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and some cancers compared to those without mobility impairments. PMI anecdotally report numerous barriers in the physical and social environment that lead to poor dietary habits; however, currently, there is no clear guiding model or specific instrument to operationalize barriers and environmental factors that impact dietary habits in PMI.
- Read more about Understanding the 24-Hour Activity Cycle in Latino Youth at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to examine wake time activities (physical activity and sedentary behaviors) and sleep and the association among these behaviors with diabetes risk in obese Latino adolescents and young adults. This study will also use an integrated mixed methods approach to combine quantitative activity data with qualitative data collected through in-depth interviews to identify sociocultural determinants of wake time activities and sleep.
This project will develop culturally and linguistically congruent digital stories with VA mothers of HPV vaccinated boys.
This study aims to identify evidence needed to ensure healthcare policy promotes payment models designed to make healthcare affordable and continue to increasepatient safety and quality care and thereby, public health.
A multi-site R01 to test the effectiveness of the “Safer Bars” program in areas around the three major universities in Arizona. Funded by the CDC Rape Prevention and Education (RPE), the program aims to teach bar staff to recognize potential situations of sexual violence.
This project will examine the acceptability and feasibility of Smart Walk, a culturally relevant and theory-based Smartphone application developed to deliver a physical activity intervention for African American women aged 50-65.
Physical activity (PA), including regular exercise, prevents weight gain, delays functional limitations, and improves cardiovascular function, yet one in three Americans is inactive.