Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 5U54MD012388-10
Physical Opportunities and Health Impacts While Incarcerated
Recipient
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Award Amount
$328,583.00
Ceiling
$328,583.00
Awarded
June 22, 2026
Identifier
5U54MD012388-10
This award funds research to assess physical activity opportunities in jails and their effects on health during and after incarceration, aiming to inform policy and program improvements.
Description
The project aims to determine physical activity opportunities in an Arizona county jail and examine the impact on health while incarcerated and after release. It involves interviewing jail staff and incarcerated individuals, constructing a prospective cohort to understand physical activity patterns, and estimating the impact of simulated physical activity interventions to improve health outcomes. The goal is to provide information for programmatic and policy changes in jails.