How financial support can improve parent mental health and child development.
Impact of a Medical-Financial Partnership Intervention on Parent Mental Health, Perinatal Outcomes, and Child Developmental Risk: A Community-Partnered, Multi-Site Randomized Trial
This study is looking at how a program that combines financial help with medical care can ease money worries for parents, especially those with low incomes, to improve their mental health and support their children's growth during pregnancy and early childhood.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11051062 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of a Medical-Financial Partnership intervention aimed at reducing financial stress among parents, which can negatively impact their mental health and their children's development. By integrating financial coaching with clinical care, the study seeks to provide parents with tools to manage their finances better, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for both parents and children. The research will be conducted across multiple sites, focusing on low-income families who often face significant financial challenges during pregnancy and early childhood.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income parents, particularly those who are pregnant or have young children, who are experiencing financial stress.
Not a fit: Patients who are financially stable or do not have children may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health for parents and better developmental outcomes for their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating financial support with healthcare can lead to improved health outcomes, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schickedanz, Adam — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Schickedanz, Adam
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.