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Using Implementation Mapping to Maximize Impact of School-Based Policies for Obesity Prevention

Award Number: K01HL166957
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 02/15/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2028

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Using Implementation Mapping to Maximize Impact of School-Based Policies for Obesity Prevention - The overall goal of this K01 award is to provide Gabriella McLoughlin, PhD, MS, with the training and mentorship to establish an independent program of research focused on improving implementation of Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) interventions for childhood obesity and cardiovascular disease prevention. Rates of childhood obesity have increased in recent years. Multiple factors, such as increased food insecurity resulting in a low-quality diet, contribute to this increased threat. Childhood obesity tracks into adulthood, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, and warranting sustainable interventions. Since children and adolescents consume over half of their energy intake at school, providing free nutrient-rich breakfast and lunch to low-income youth through Universal School Meals (USM) is a key PSE approach to addressing obesity. Adoption of USM is linked with reductions in obesity risk, improved diet quality, reduced food insecurity, and enhanced academic achievement outcomes. Unfortunately, schools adopting USM report consistent challenges to its implementation such as low student participation and financial difficulty in adhering to Federal nutrition requirements. Because the federal reimbursement rate for schools is tied to the number of students receiving school meals, maintaining participation is critical to making USM financially feasible. The purpose of this K01 award is to conduct an implementation mapping procedure with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), resulting in the development and testing of an implementation strategy for USM. This will be achieved through three aims: 1) Investigate determinants of USM implementation through a mixed methods approach; 2) Develop and tailor a USM implementation strategy through a community-engaged approach; and 3) Evaluate the implementation and student health outcomes of the implementation strategy. To accomplish these aims and prepare for a larger implementation effectiveness trial, the applicant will receive rigorous formal training in 1) assessing implementation determinants of policy 2) community-engaged implementation mapping, 3) randomized controlled trials, and 4) cost analysis of implementation under the mentorship of Drs. Jennifer Fisher, Omar Martinez, Resa Jones, Ross Brownson, Alex Dopp, and Shiriki Kumanyika. Temple University is the ideal setting for this work given a longstanding relationship with the local community, facilitating Dr. McLoughlin’s collaboration with SDP and completion of the study aims through a community-engaged approach. This K01 award holds significant potential for public health impact and will enable Dr. McLoughlin to establish a rigorous program of research to improve PSE implementation and reduce obesity and cardiovascular disease risk.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $170,477 )
2026	2026	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1805 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	4	6/30/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$170,477
														Subtotal = $170,477

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $170,477 )
2025	2025	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1805 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	3	3/28/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$170,477
														Subtotal = $170,477

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $171,504 )
2024	2024	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	2	1/31/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$171,504
														Subtotal = $171,504

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $171,504 )
2023	2023	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	1	2/14/2023	NEW	$171,504
2023	2023	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	001	1	8/31/2023	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $171,504

Grand Total All Awards = $683,962

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Using Implementation Mapping to Maximize Impact of School-Based Policies for Obesity Prevention

Award Number: K01HL166957

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 02/15/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2028

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