Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males

Posted by on October 10, 2003

Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males

The purpose of this initiative is to stimulate and expand research in the health of minority men. Specifically, this initiative is intended to (1) enhance our understanding of the numerous factors (e.g., sociodemographic, community, societal, personal) influencing the health promoting behaviors of racial and ethnic minority males and their subpopulations across the life cycle; and (2) solicit applications focusing on the development and testing of culturally and linguistically appropriate health-promoting interventions designed to reduce health disparities among racially and ethnically diverse males and their subpopulations age 21 and older. Each of the sponsors of this PA has a strategic plan, which addresses research related to minority health and health disparities. This is located on their websites. For purposes of this initiative, the definitions of health disparities and minority populations are those outlined in the NINR’s Strategic Plan on Reducing Health Disparities located at http://www.nih.gov/ninr. Health Disparities are defined as differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups in the US. Specific population groups are identified as African American, Asian and Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic and Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native. These groups are the target populations for this announcement. Example of health disparities noted among minority males include: HIV infection is the third leading cause of death for Hispanic males ages 25-44, and the second leading cause of death in African American males within the same age group.

Funder’s Fund ID: PA-03-170

Web Page: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-03-170.html
Application Due Date: 10/01/2003
Application Due Date: 02/01/2004
Application Due Date: 06/01/2004

Application Contact Address:
Ofc of Grants & Contracts Mgmt
NIH, NINR
6701 Democracy Blvd
Rm 710, MSC 4870
Bethesda, MD 208924870
United States
E-mail: tara.mowery@nih.gov
Phone: 301- 594-5979
Fax: 301- 451-5650

Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants include (1) for-profit or nonprofit organizations; (2) public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; (3) units of state and local governments; (4) eligible agencies of the Federal government; (5) domestic or foreign institutions/organizations; and (6) faith based or community based organizations.