Evaluating social policies to reduce partner violence and improve child health in low-income countries
Evaluation of social policies to reduce intimate partner violence and improve child health in low- and middle-income countries
This study is looking at how laws and support for women can help reduce violence in relationships and improve the health of young children in low- and middle-income countries, so families can feel safer and healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916272 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social policies aimed at protecting and supporting women can lead to reductions in intimate partner violence (IPV) and improvements in the health of children under five years old in low- and middle-income countries. The project will utilize evidence-informed structural interventions and will be guided by training and mentorship from experts at Columbia University. By evaluating the impact of national-level IPV prevention legislation, the research aims to fill a critical gap in understanding how broader social policies affect both women's safety and child health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include women and children under five years old living in low- and middle-income countries who are affected by intimate partner violence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in low- and middle-income countries or who are not affected by intimate partner violence may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the health and well-being of women and their children in low- and middle-income countries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can reduce IPV and improve child health, but the specific evaluation of social policies in this context is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richardson, Robin — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Richardson, Robin
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.