Research in North America

Research Projects

Eliminating COVID-19 Disparities in Arizona in Partnership with Underserved/Vulnerable Communities

Location: North America

The projects aim is to increase access, acceptance, uptake, and sustainability of COVID-19 testing among underserved American Indian, Latinx, and African American communities living in testing deserts in Arizona through the implementation and… more

Apoyo (Support) for Latin American Asylum-Seekers (ALAS): A Pilot Study to Assess Feasibility and Acceptability of a Promotora-Led COVID-19 Testing Intervention

Location: North America

This project aimed to adapt and deliver an existing promotora-led COVID-19 testing intervention for asylum-seekers in Maricopa County by addressing their unique barriers to testing and follow-up care. In coordination with community partners, promotoras… more

Eliminating COVID-19 Disparities in Partnership with Underserved/Vulnerable Transnational Communities of Arizona

Location: North America

This project aims to implement and evaluate a multi-faceted promotora-led intervention in border communities including Nogales/Rio Rico, Douglas, Yuma/San Luis/Somerton, and Tohono O’odham Nation. This project aims to increase access to testing and… more

Parenting in 2 Worlds (P2W)

Location: North America


Parenting in Two Worlds is a culturally grounded parenting program specifically designed for the rapidly growing majority of American Indian families who live in cities rather than tribal or rural areas. ASU researchers partnered with several… more