Improving Self-Management and Physical Activity in Teens

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Abstract

This project addresses a key public health issue: the prevention of health disparities in cardiovascular disease and diabetes-related morbidity and mortality in adolescents with type 1 diabetes and socioeconomic disadvantage. We will test a scalable technology-delivered behavior change skills training and physical activity promotion intervention to improve adolescents’ self-regulation and cardiovascular health. What we learn from this work is expected to ultimately impact the psychological and physical health of in adolescents with type 1 diabetes and socioeconomic disadvantage across the lifespan.

Key facts

NIH application ID
10489978
Project number
5P20GM103644-09
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT & ST AGRIC COLLEGE
Principal Investigator
Amy Hughes Lansing
Activity code
P20
Funding institute
NIH
Fiscal year
2021
Award amount
$92,926
Award type
5
Project period
2021-08-01 → 2023-07-31