Project sponsoring organization | Department of Epidemiology Adjunct, Department of Global Health University of Washington |
Research project idea (question, title, topic, or idea) | Project title: Nepal Heart Health Study
Location: Data are already collected from Nepal, just needs analysis (human subjects all done!)
Population: Sample of 200 adults living in either an urban setting, Kathmandu (n=100), or a rural setting, Dhulekhel (n=100). Methods: This project used a clustered sampling technique to randomly select districts and households within the district. A team of two physicians and one nurse visited each home to conduct interviews and a physical exam with other procedures related to CVD and its risk factors.
Timeline: The NHHS has collected pilot data from two sites, one urban and one rural. A wide range of information on cardiovascular disease was gathered including data on hypertension, lipids, diet, physical activity, comorbidities, spirometry, gait speed, etc. The student will select a topic that not yet been analyzed and analyze/write up a paper for publication. We would also like to use these pilot data to prepare a proposal for funding a larger study. |