This Project Grant award of $196,441 from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) under the Cardiovascular Diseases Research program (CFDA 93.837) will fund research conducted by The Johns Hopkins University to address racial disparities in chronic lung disease for preterm infants. The key activities include:
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Characterizing medical needs and social determinants profiles of preterm infants with chronic lung disease to identify high-risk groups.
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Describing the lived experiences of parents of Black preterm infants with chronic lung disease in the first year of life.
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Developing and evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a Pediatric-Adapted Collaborative Goal Setting (P-CGS) tool for use in primary care visits with parents of Black preterm infants with chronic lung disease, and exploring preliminary child and parent outcomes.
The award period runs from August 15, 2024 to July 31, 2029 and aims to provide the applicant, Dr. Brandon Smith, the opportunity to become an independent clinician investigator with expertise in parent engagement interventions in primary care to advance health equity.
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