Improving school attendance for migrant children during the COVID-19 pandemic through mobile health interventions.
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 improve COVID-19 testing and support for migrant families, making it easier for their children to 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-10611106 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on using mobile health technology to enhance COVID-19 testing and community interventions aimed at increasing school attendance among migrant children. By leveraging mobile health tools, the project seeks to provide timely information and resources to families, ensuring that children can safely attend school during the pandemic. The approach includes community engagement and tailored interventions that address the unique challenges faced by migrant families. The methodology involves collaboration with local schools and health organizations to implement effective strategies for testing and support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are migrant children aged 0-11 years who are at risk of missing school due to COVID-19-related issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not migrant children or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve school attendance and health outcomes for migrant children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using mobile health interventions to improve health outcomes and access to services in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
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.