Creating a program to prevent relationship abuse in Hispanic immigrant families
Developing an Adolescent Relationship Abuse Prevention Intervention for Hispanic Immigrant Families
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-10894738
This study is working to help Hispanic immigrant families prevent relationship abuse among teenagers by creating a program that helps parents and kids understand each other better, so parents can keep a closer eye on their children's friendships and dating.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10894738 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing adolescent relationship abuse (ARA) by developing a culturally tailored intervention for Hispanic immigrant families. It aims to identify specific acculturation gaps between parents and adolescents that hinder effective parental monitoring, which is crucial for preventing ARA. The intervention will build on an existing program called Dating Matters for Parents, adapting it to better suit the unique challenges faced by these families. By addressing these gaps, the research seeks to empower parents to better monitor their children's relationships and activities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic immigrant families with adolescents who may be at risk for relationship abuse.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to Hispanic immigrant families or those who are not adolescents may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of relationship abuse among adolescents in Hispanic immigrant families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting relationship abuse prevention have shown promise, but this approach is specifically tailored for Hispanic immigrant families, making it a novel effort.
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.
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Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus