Examining how minimum wage, COVID-19, and discrimination affect community violence
RFA-CE-23-004: Structural factors Impacting community Violence (STRIVE): The Role of Minimum Wage, COVID-19, and Discrimination
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10899403
This study looks at how raising the minimum wage during the COVID-19 pandemic might affect community violence, especially for different racial and ethnic groups, to find ways to help reduce violence in neighborhoods.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10899403 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between minimum wage increases and community violence, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to understand how changes in minimum wage can influence rates of violence, especially among different demographic groups such as racial and ethnic minorities. The study will analyze data from states that raised their minimum wage during the pandemic to assess the impact on violence prevention. By exploring these structural factors, the research seeks to identify effective policy interventions for reducing violence in communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in communities affected by violence, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in areas with significant community violence or who are not impacted by economic factors related to minimum wage may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective policy changes that reduce community violence and improve public safety.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that economic factors, such as poverty and employment, can influence violence rates, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RANAPURWALA, SHABBAR I — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: RANAPURWALA, SHABBAR I
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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