How healthcare systems affect the health of people recently released from prison
Healthcare Organizational Structural Conditions and the Health of People Recently Released from Prison
This study looks at how racism and discrimination affect healthcare access for people of color who have just been released from prison, and it aims to find ways to make healthcare better for them by talking to healthcare leaders and community members.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875419 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of structural racism and discrimination on healthcare access for individuals recently released from prison, particularly focusing on Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC). It aims to analyze healthcare policies and practices across three diverse health systems through interviews and focus groups with healthcare leaders and community representatives. By understanding these barriers, the research seeks to identify ways to improve healthcare access and health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have recently been released from prison and belong to BIPOC communities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recently released from prison or do not belong to BIPOC communities may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and better health outcomes for individuals recently released from prison.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on healthcare access for recently released prisoners is relatively novel, previous research has shown that addressing structural racism in healthcare can lead to improved health outcomes for marginalized populations.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Daugherty, Stacie Luther — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Daugherty, Stacie Luther
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.