How COVID-19 has affected the well-being of parents and young children
Official title: The Impact of COVID-19 on Parent and Child Well-Being in Early Childhood
Funded at University of North Carolina Greensboro · NIH-10918226 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the well-being of parents and their young children, especially those around 4 and 5 years old, to better understand the challenges and support they faced during this time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of North Carolina Greensboro NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Greensboro, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $441,018 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD110422-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918226 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include parents of children aged 4 to 5 years who have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have children in the specified age range or who were not significantly impacted by the pandemic may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of parents and their children aged 0-11 years, focusing particularly on those who are 4 and 5 years old. The study will utilize data from a previous longitudinal study, recontacting mothers to gather detailed information about their experiences during the pandemic. By examining various dimensions of well-being, including stressors and supports, the research aims to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 on families. The findings will help identify disparities in how different racial and income groups have been affected.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights that lead to improved support systems for families affected by the pandemic.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has documented the impact of COVID-19 on families, but this study aims to provide a more comprehensive and longitudinal perspective.
Where this research is happening
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University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sattler, Kierra Marie Pettit — University of North Carolina Greensboro
- Study coordinator: Sattler, Kierra Marie Pettit
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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.