Exploring how social safety net programs can help reduce opioid-related issues in women

Social safety net programs as interventions to reduce opioid-related harms in reproductive-age women

['FUNDING_R01'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10932247

This study looks at how programs like Unemployment Insurance and Medicaid can help women of childbearing age, especially those who are caregivers, by reducing stress and improving access to resources, ultimately aiming to support those dealing with opioid use issues.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10932247 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the impact of social safety net programs, such as Unemployment Insurance and Medicaid, on opioid-related outcomes among reproductive-age women, particularly those who are primary caregivers. It focuses on understanding how these programs can alleviate economic stress and improve access to essential resources for women, especially those from marginalized communities. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the study aims to evaluate both the individual and combined effects of these programs on women's health and substance use behaviors. The findings could provide insights into how to better support women struggling with opioid use disorder.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are reproductive-age women, particularly those who are primary caregivers and may be experiencing opioid use disorder or related challenges.

Not a fit: Patients who are not reproductive-age women or those who do not engage with social safety net programs may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that reduce opioid-related harms among women, enhancing their health and well-being.

How similar studies have performed: While the effects of individual safety net programs on behavioral outcomes have been studied, the combined impact on opioid-related outcomes remains largely unexplored, making this research a novel approach.

Where this research is happening

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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