Improving firearm safety and preventing injuries in young children through parent engagement
Official title: RFA-CE-23-005, Firearm safety and injury prevention during early childhood: A parent engagement approach
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10894586 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping parents of young children understand how to keep their homes safer from accidental gun injuries by finding out what they know and don’t know about gun safety, so they can get better information and support from their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $648,951 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003592-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10894586 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents or guardians of children aged 0 to 5 years who are concerned about firearm safety.
✕Less likely to help
Parents of children older than 5 years or those without access to firearms may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing unintentional firearm injuries among children under 5 years old by engaging their parents. It aims to identify gaps in parents' understanding of firearm risks and safety practices through focus groups, interviews, and a national survey. By addressing these gaps with tailored messaging and community-based interventions, the project seeks to promote safer firearm practices in households with young children. The approach emphasizes collaboration with trusted community figures to enhance the effectiveness of the safety messages.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of unintentional firearm injuries and fatalities among young children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community engagement and tailored messaging can effectively improve safety practices, suggesting a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Alison L — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Miller, Alison L
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.