Helping families with young children in poverty cope with the effects of COVID-19
Mitigating Adverse Effects of COVID-19 through Preventive Interventions for Families with Young Children Living in Poverty: Linking Data from 3 Cities with Diverse Risks and Exposures
This study is looking at how COVID-19 has affected low-income families with young kids and aims to find ways to help them strengthen their relationships and cope better during tough times.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906072 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how COVID-19 has impacted low-income families, particularly those with young children, and aims to develop preventive interventions to support their relational health. By pooling data from various cities, the study will explore the effectiveness of parenting practices and parent-child relationship quality in mitigating the adverse effects of the pandemic. The approach includes trials of scalable interventions that can be implemented in early childhood settings, specifically targeting families facing poverty and racial/ethnic disparities. The goal is to provide resources and support to help these families navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income families with children aged 0-11 years, particularly those from Black and Latinx communities.
Not a fit: Families not living in poverty or those without young children may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical support and resources to families with young children, helping to improve their psychosocial development during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that preventive interventions focused on relational health can effectively address the adverse effects of poverty on young children, although this specific approach during a public health disaster is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mendelsohn, Alan L. — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Mendelsohn, Alan L.
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.