Identifying community interventions to reduce the impact of racism on adolescent health and substance use

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What this research studies

This research aims to explore how community and policy-level interventions can mitigate the effects of structural racism and discrimination on the mental health and substance use of adolescents. By analyzing data from a large study of public-school children in North Carolina, the project will assess various factors such as peer networks and neighborhood characteristics. The research will utilize advanced modeling techniques to predict the long-term impacts of these interventions, focusing on improving health equity among youth. Participants will be involved in understanding how their environments influence their health outcomes.

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Where this research is happening

• George Washington University
  Washington, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Taggart, Tamara — George Washington University
• Study coordinator: Taggart, Tamara

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About this research

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