Establishing a program to prevent firearm-related injuries in Mississippi
A Proposal to Establish the Mississippi Violence Injury Prevention (VIP) Program
This study is working to make communities in Mississippi safer by finding ways to prevent gun violence, and it’s for anyone who wants to help reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths in their neighborhoods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10939427 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Mississippi Violence Injury Prevention (VIP) Program aims to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths through community-level interventions. This program is a collaboration between the University of Mississippi Medical Center and local advocacy groups, focusing on understanding and addressing the high rates of gun violence in Mississippi. By utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that includes emergency medicine, public health, and community activism, the program will implement strategies to prevent violence and improve safety in affected communities. Patients and community members will be engaged in the development and execution of these interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals living in areas with high rates of gun violence or those who have been affected by firearm-related incidents.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Mississippi or are not impacted by firearm violence may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of firearm-related injuries and fatalities in Mississippi.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on community interventions for violence prevention have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Jackson, United States
- University of Mississippi Med Ctr — Jackson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhang, Lei — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Zhang, Lei
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.