Improving supervision to prevent injuries in young Latinx children
Prevention of Injuries Among Young Children: Tailoring a Home Supervision Intervention for Latinx Caregivers
This study is all about helping young Latinx kids stay safe by teaching their caregivers better ways to supervise them, and it involves working closely with families to make sure the program fits their needs before testing it out.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Western Michigan University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kalamazoo, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10515076 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the safety of young Latinx children by developing a tailored intervention that teaches their caregivers how to supervise them more effectively. The project involves five key steps, starting with focus groups to gather input from Latinx families and resource center staff on necessary modifications to existing intervention materials. After refining these materials, the modified intervention will be pilot tested with families, followed by a rigorous evaluation of its effectiveness in reducing child injuries through a randomized controlled trial. Data will be collected on caregiver supervision practices and the frequency of injuries among children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include Latinx caregivers of children aged 2-5 years living in Southwest Michigan.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have young children or are not part of the Latinx community may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of unintentional injuries among young Latinx children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored interventions can effectively improve caregiver supervision and reduce child injuries, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Kalamazoo, United States
- Western Michigan University — Kalamazoo, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Damashek, Amy L — Western Michigan University
- Study coordinator: Damashek, Amy 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 below.