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Race-related Stress Study

In this study, we want to find out how stress related to race affects the cardiometabolic health of African American and Black women. We also want to look at factors that might help protect them from this kind of stress.

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

This study involves a survey about your health and well-being, and measuring your body. The study also involves a blood draw and taking your blood pressure.

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

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 disorder
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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