Award
NIH Reporter #5U54MD012388-10
Physical Opportunities and Health Impacts While Incarcerated
Recipient
Northern Arizona University
Award Amount
$328,583.00
Ceiling
$328,583.00
Awarded
June 22, 2026
Identifier
5U54MD012388-10
Research project studying physical activity opportunities in jails and their effects on health during and after incarceration, aiming to inform policy and programmatic changes.
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, and estimating the impact of simulated physical activity interventions to improve health outcomes.