How neighborhoods affect sleep in young children
Official title: Examining Effects of Disadvantaged and Equitable Neighborhoods on Sleep in Young Children
Funded at University of Connecticut Storrs · NIH-10997922 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the neighborhoods where young children live can affect their sleep, especially in areas that might have too much noise, light, or safety issues, to help find ways to improve sleep health for kids growing up in tough environments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Storrs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Storrs-Mansfield, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31NR021339-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10997922 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young children, particularly those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
✕Less likely to help
Children who reside in equitable neighborhoods or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of neighborhood environments on sleep health in young children, particularly focusing on how disadvantaged neighborhoods may disrupt sleep through factors like noise, light, and safety concerns. By analyzing existing child sleep data and utilizing Geographic Information Science (GIS) to assess neighborhood characteristics, the study aims to identify both positive and negative influences on sleep health. Understanding these relationships is crucial for addressing health inequities that begin in early childhood and can affect long-term health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved sleep health interventions for children living in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that neighborhood environments can significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Connecticut Storrs
Storrs-Mansfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scheibner, Hannah Rose — University of Connecticut Storrs
- Study coordinator: Scheibner, Hannah Rose
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.