How family disadvantages affect young children's health during illnesses
Intergenerational disadvantage and pediatric health disparities in acute respiratory illness and diarrhea
This study looks at how ongoing challenges like poverty and discrimination affect the health of young children, especially when it comes to illnesses like colds and diarrhea, and it aims to understand how these issues impact their access to healthcare.
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-11170626 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how ongoing social and economic disadvantages faced by families impact the health of children under five, particularly in relation to acute respiratory infections and diarrhea. By analyzing data from a longitudinal study, the research aims to understand the connection between these disadvantages and the healthcare services that children receive. It focuses on how factors like race, ethnicity, and community context influence both the incidence of these illnesses and access to timely medical care. The study seeks to fill a critical gap in understanding the long-term health disparities that arise from these intergenerational disadvantages.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children under the age of five who come from families experiencing social and economic disadvantages.
Not a fit: Patients who are not under five years old or who do not come from disadvantaged backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for disadvantaged children suffering from acute respiratory illnesses and diarrhea.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can significantly improve health outcomes in pediatric populations, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Treleaven, Emily — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Treleaven, Emily
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.