Exploring how community features affect firearm violence disparities
Examining Neighborhood Profiles Defined by Place-Based Community Features and their Relationships with Firearm Violence Disparities
This study looks at how things like neighborhood segregation and access to parks affect gun violence, especially for Black Americans compared to White Americans, using data from Syracuse, NY, to help improve community safety and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Syracuse University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Syracuse, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10935980 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between various community characteristics, such as residential segregation and access to green spaces, and the disparities in firearm violence experienced by Black Americans compared to White Americans. By employing a place-centered analysis technique, the study aims to uncover how these community features interact to create environments that increase the risk of gun violence. The research will analyze data from 1,644 census blocks in Syracuse, NY, to better understand these dynamics and inform future public health policies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in urban neighborhoods with varying levels of community features related to firearm violence.
Not a fit: Patients living in rural areas or communities with low firearm violence rates may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that reduce firearm violence in vulnerable communities.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on firearm violence, this approach using place-centered analysis is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Syracuse, United States
- Syracuse University — Syracuse, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hruska, Bryce J — Syracuse University
- Study coordinator: Hruska, Bryce J
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.