Exploring how gender-based discrimination affects women's mental and physical health.
Examining the Associations between Women's Experiences with Gender-Based Discrimination and their Mental and Physical Health: An Intersectional Analysis
This study looks at how gender-based discrimination affects women's mental and physical health, especially in terms of depression and anxiety since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it aims to find ways to improve health support for women by understanding the role of social support and health habits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marquette University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10798732 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of gender-based discrimination on women's mental and physical health, particularly focusing on depression and anxiety rates that have risen since the COVID-19 pandemic. By analyzing a diverse dataset, the study aims to understand how factors like social support and health behaviors, such as alcohol use, influence the relationship between discrimination and health outcomes. The research will utilize comprehensive measures of health and social determinants to provide insights into these disparities. Ultimately, the goal is to develop a psychosocial model that can inform better health interventions for women.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced gender-based discrimination and are facing mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as women or who have not experienced gender-based discrimination may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health interventions and support systems for women experiencing discrimination.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the social determinants of health can significantly improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Marquette University — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaugars, Astrida Seja — Marquette University
- Study coordinator: Kaugars, Astrida Seja
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.