Improving child psychosocial development in underserved rural families through early relational health.

Prevention of disparities in child psychosocial development in underserved rural families through promotion of early relational health in pediatric health care

NIH-funded research New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10897919

This study is all about helping kids aged 0-11 from families in rural areas who might not have as many resources, by making their health check-ups more supportive and focused on building strong relationships at home.

Quick facts

Grant typeCareer grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNew York University School of Medicine NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-10897919 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the psychosocial development of children aged 0-11 in underserved rural families by promoting early relational health during pediatric health care visits. It aims to address the disparities faced by these families, particularly those living in poverty and those from racial minority backgrounds. The approach involves integrating preventive interventions, such as home visiting and routine wellness check-ups, to improve parenting practices and relationship quality. By leveraging existing health care visits, the study seeks to overcome barriers to access and improve outcomes for children in these communities.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 from low-income families living in rural areas, particularly those from racial minority backgrounds.

Not a fit: Patients who do not live in rural areas or who are not within the specified age range may not receive benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved psychosocial outcomes for children in rural areas, helping to reduce disparities related to poverty and race.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar interventions in urban settings, but this approach in rural contexts is relatively novel.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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