How legal status affects the health of older Latino immigrants
Legal Status Exposure, Health, and Kinship Networks among Latino Immigrants
This study looks at how being undocumented or having legal status affects the health and wellbeing of older Latino immigrants over 50, helping us understand the challenges they face in getting healthcare and relying on family support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093560 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of legal status on the health and wellbeing of older Latino immigrants aged 50 and above. It focuses on how these individuals, many of whom have faced significant hardships, navigate healthcare access and rely on family support due to their exclusion from social safety nets. By utilizing longitudinal data linked to Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid files, the study aims to uncover the relationship between legal status and health outcomes, providing insights into the challenges faced by this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older Latino immigrants aged 50 and above who have experienced varying legal statuses in the U.S.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Latino immigrants or those who are younger than 50 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and support systems for older Latino immigrants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the intersection of legal status and health can lead to significant improvements in healthcare access for marginalized populations.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Hook, Jennifer — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Van Hook, Jennifer
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.