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 type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-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
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MARTINS, SILVIA SABOIA — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: MARTINS, SILVIA SABOIA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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