How COVID-19 has affected alcohol use in disaster-impacted communities
COVID Impacts on Alcohol Use in Communities Affected by Repeated Disasters
['FUNDING_R01'] · RAND CORPORATION · NIH-10796873
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed drinking habits in communities along the Gulf Coast, especially for people who have been under a lot of stress, like losing their jobs or dealing with health issues, and it aims to help understand these changes to improve public health in the future.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RAND CORPORATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10796873 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced alcohol consumption patterns in vulnerable communities along the Gulf Coast, particularly among those who have faced significant stressors such as job loss and health crises. By collecting survey data from a representative group of residents, the study aims to identify changes in drinking behaviors and the factors that contribute to these changes over time. The research will also explore the impact of public health measures and the emergence of new variants on alcohol use. This comprehensive approach seeks to provide insights that can inform public health strategies in similar future crises.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include residents of Gulf Coast communities who have experienced the impacts of COVID-19 and may be struggling with alcohol misuse.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the Gulf Coast region or who have not been affected by the pandemic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health interventions aimed at reducing alcohol misuse in communities affected by disasters.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the social and economic impacts of disasters can lead to effective public health responses, making this approach both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES
- RAND CORPORATION — SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: AYER, LYNSAY — RAND CORPORATION
- Study coordinator: AYER, LYNSAY
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.
Conditions: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoV 2 epidemic, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoV 2 pandemic, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 epidemic, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic, coronavirus disease 2019 crisis