Exploring how social factors and cash transfers affect young people's mental health in Brazil
The impact of social drivers, conditional cash transfers and their mechanisms on mental health of the young: an integrated retrospective and forecasting approach using the 100 million Brazilian Cohort
This study looks at how things like poverty and violence affect the mental health of young people in Brazil and explores whether programs that provide cash support can help improve their well-being by making it easier for them to access education and healthcare while also encouraging healthier choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL) |
| Project ID | NIH-10973187 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social drivers, such as poverty and violence, on the mental health of young individuals in Brazil. It aims to understand how conditional cash transfer programs can improve mental health outcomes by increasing access to education and healthcare while reducing harmful behaviors like alcohol consumption. By analyzing data from a large cohort, the study will evaluate the timing and effectiveness of these interventions throughout different stages of life. The findings could provide valuable insights into the mechanisms that link socioeconomic support to mental health improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include young individuals aged 0-21 years who are affected by social and economic challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing social or economic vulnerabilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions that improve mental health outcomes for vulnerable youth populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that cash transfer programs can positively impact mental health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
- Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Machado, Daiane Borges — Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz
- Study coordinator: Machado, Daiane Borges
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.