Improving school attendance for migrant children during COVID-19 through mobile health testing.
Mobile Health-Targeted SARS-CoV-2 Testing and Community Interventions to Maximize Migrant Children's School Attendance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study is looking at how mobile health tools can help make COVID-19 testing easier and provide support to migrant families, so their children can safely attend school during the pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10406044 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on using mobile health technologies to provide targeted SARS-CoV-2 testing and community interventions aimed at increasing school attendance among migrant children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach involves engaging with families and communities to ensure access to testing and support services, thereby addressing barriers to education caused by the pandemic. By leveraging mobile health solutions, the project aims to create a more supportive environment for these children, ensuring they can attend school safely and consistently.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are migrant children who are at risk of missing school due to COVID-19-related barriers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not migrant children or those who are not affected by school attendance issues related to COVID-19 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve school attendance rates for migrant children during the pandemic, enhancing their educational opportunities.
How similar studies have performed: While mobile health interventions have shown promise in various public health contexts, this specific approach targeting migrant children's school attendance during COVID-19 is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Omaha, United States
- University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcculloh, Russell James — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mcculloh, Russell James
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.