Creating a program to prevent relationship abuse among adolescents and their parents in pediatric care
Developing a parent-adolescent relationship abuse prevention intervention for pediatric primary care
This study is working on a new program to help prevent relationship abuse among kids aged 11 to 15 by getting both them and their parents involved during doctor visits, so families can learn how to keep an eye on their kids' friendships and relationships.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11025904 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a brief intervention that addresses adolescent relationship abuse (ARA) by engaging both adolescents aged 11 to 15 and their parents during pediatric primary care visits. The project will involve creating a program that encourages parental monitoring of their children's relationships, which is a key protective factor against ARA. The researchers will first gather insights from parents, adolescents, and healthcare providers to tailor the intervention effectively, followed by a pilot trial to test its feasibility and acceptability in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents aged 11 to 15 and their parents who are seeking preventive measures against relationship abuse.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the target age range or those who do not have parental involvement may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of relationship abuse among adolescents by empowering parents to engage more actively in their children's lives.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited success with similar interventions in school-based settings, this approach in pediatric primary care is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ragavan, Maya — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Ragavan, Maya
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.