How disasters influence health choices and community support
Health Decision-Making in the Aftermath of Disaster
This study looks at how disasters like Cyclone Idai change the way families, especially those with children, make health decisions and cope with challenges, and it aims to see if community health programs can help improve their health and well-being after such events.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11017611 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how disasters, like Cyclone Idai, affect health decision-making in communities, particularly focusing on children and families. It examines the psychological and economic changes that occur after such events and evaluates whether public health programs can mitigate these impacts. By analyzing data from a randomized evaluation of a community-level health program in Mozambique, the study aims to understand the effects on health behaviors, access to healthcare, and economic stability. Participants will be surveyed to assess changes in risky behaviors and health outcomes following the disaster.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and families living in disaster-affected areas, particularly those in Mozambique.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by disasters or do not reside in the targeted communities may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies that better support communities during and after disasters.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-level public health interventions can effectively improve health outcomes in disaster-affected populations.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Dean — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Yang, Dean
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.