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Deaf Sign Language Users' Experiences in Seeking Health Information

Award Number: R15DC014816
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/01/2015
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/31/2019

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Deaf Sign Language Users' Experiences in Seeking Health Information - ¿ DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): NCI's Health Information National Trends Survey is heavily dependent on English, which present serious language barriers to Deaf patients who use American Sign Language (ASL). The availability of HINTS in ASL and English and such that is valid for users of accessible technology and services will provide important insights on understanding the trends in Deaf people's use of the Internet for health-related purposes and improving health communication models that will lead to better personal and public health within the underserved deaf population. The research plan builds on Dr. Kushalnagar's prior research on health communication and quality of life outcomes with Deaf population. The proposed research plan involves a development component (translation) and a research component (health information). Specific aims include (1) translating and implementing HINTS survey in ASL and (2) describing the trends in Deaf sub-groups' use of the Internet for cancer health information. The study will be conducted by a research team that includes: an early career investigator with expertise in health communication and quality of life outcomes in DHH population, a senior investigator with expertise in cancer control and Deaf community outreach, a biostatistician, and a team of Deaf/HH undergraduate student researchers. Results from this study will provide a better understanding of the trends in using the Internet for health-related purposes, which may vary across Deaf sub-groups. The goals of this application are consistent with the NIDCD 2012-2016 strategies related to improving outcomes for human communication and reducing health disparities, and expected findings will support improvement and refinement of health websites that utilize ASL cancer health videos for Deaf consumers, with goals of maximizing effectiveness of dissemination for health-related purposes.


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: 2021 ( Subtotal = -$337 )
2021	2015	GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY	800 FLORIDA AVENUE, NE	WASHINGTON	DC	20002	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	000	2	10/1/2020	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	-$337
2021	2015	GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY	800 FLORIDA AVENUE, NE	WASHINGTON	DC	20002	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	001	2	10/3/2020	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	-$337
2021	2015	GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY	800 FLORIDA AVENUE, NE	WASHINGTON	DC	20002	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	002	2	10/3/2020	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$337
														Subtotal = -$337

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2019	2015	GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY	800 FLORIDA AVE NE	WASHINGTON	DC	20002	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	000	2	8/20/2019	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2018	2015	GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY	800 FLORIDA AVE NE	WASHINGTON	DC	20002	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	000	2	9/17/2018	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2017	2015	ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (INC)	1 LOMB MEMORIAL DR	ROCHESTER	NY	14623	MONROE	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	000	1	12/23/2016	NEW	-$2,569
2017	2015	GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY	800 FLORIDA AVE NE	WASHINGTON	DC	20002	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	001	2	12/23/2016	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$2,569
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = -$20,279 )
2016	2015	GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY	800 FLORIDA AVENUE, NE	WASHINGTON	DC	20002	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	002	2	9/26/2016	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	-$6,562
2016	2015	ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	ONE LOMB MEMORIAL DRIVE	ROCHESTER	NY	14623	MONROE	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	001	1	8/8/2016	NEW	-$294,344
2016	2015	GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY	800 FLORIDA AVENUE, NE	WASHINGTON	DC	20002	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	000	2	8/8/2016	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$274,065
2016	2015	ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	ONE LOMB MEMORIAL DRIVE	ROCHESTER	NY	14623	MONROE	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	003	1	9/26/2016	NEW	$6,562
														Subtotal = -$20,279

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $438,104 )
2015	2015	ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	ONE LOMB MEMORIAL DRIVE	ROCHESTER	NY	14623	MONROE	USA	Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders	000	1	7/6/2015	NEW	$438,104
														Subtotal = $438,104

Grand Total All Awards = $417,488

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Deaf Sign Language Users' Experiences in Seeking Health Information

Award Number: R15DC014816

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/01/2015

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/31/2019

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