Award
NIH Reporter #1K01HL184071-01
Development of a stress- and acceptance-based weight gain prevention intervention using the Multiphase Optimization Strategy
Recipient
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
Award Amount
$163,062.00
Ceiling
$163,062.00
Awarded
July 10, 2026
Identifier
1K01HL184071-01
This award funds a project to develop and test a culturally tailored, stress- and acceptance-based weight gain prevention intervention for Black women to reduce cardiovascular health disparities. The research uses a multi-phase optimization strategy and focuses on behavioral and psychosocial factors.
Description
The project aims to develop and test a stress- and acceptance-based weight gain prevention intervention tailored for Black women, addressing disparities in cardiovascular health related to overweight and obesity. The research focuses on behavioral strategies to prevent weight gain before the onset of cardiovascular disease, emphasizing culturally relevant approaches that align with sociocultural values. The study includes multiple aims: examining relationships between physical activity, psychosocial, and environmental factors; refining behavioral treatment components; and understanding participant experiences. It involves a multi-phase optimization strategy (MOST) and aims to build methodological expertise in qualitative and mixed methods research.