Helping Black and Latinx caregivers improve mental health services for children after sexual abuse
Developing an engagement intervention for Black and Latinx caregivers to improve children’s receipt of mental health services after sexual abuse
This study is working on a new program to help Black and Latinx caregivers of children who have gone through sexual abuse find the mental health support they need, by teaming up with social workers to understand their specific challenges and making sure the program fits their cultural needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11038038 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create and test a new program that helps Black and Latinx caregivers of children who have experienced sexual abuse access mental health services. The program will involve collaboration with child-serving professionals, such as social workers, to better understand the unique challenges these caregivers face. By conducting interviews and adapting existing successful interventions, the research seeks to ensure that the new program is culturally relevant and effective in meeting the needs of these families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latinx caregivers of children aged 0-11 who have experienced sexual abuse.
Not a fit: Patients who do not fall within the specified demographic of Black and Latinx caregivers or whose children have not experienced sexual abuse may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health outcomes for children who have experienced sexual abuse by ensuring they receive necessary services.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with engagement interventions in other populations, but this specific approach tailored for Black and Latinx caregivers is novel.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Children's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fong, Hiu-Fai — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Fong, Hiu-Fai
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.