Preventing child maltreatment in Kyrgyzstan
Official title: Integrating Evidence-based Approaches to Prevent Child Maltreatment in Kyrgyzstan
Funded at University of Texas Arlington · NIH-10915498 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create and try out helpful programs to stop child abuse and domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan, focusing on families and kids to make the community a better place for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Arlington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $132,034 |
| NIH project number | 5K01HD106070-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915498 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are families with children aged 0-11 years living in Kyrgyzstan, particularly those at risk of experiencing maltreatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Kyrgyzstan or who do not have children in the targeted age group may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test effective programs to prevent child maltreatment and domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan. It will utilize a community-engaged approach to integrate three evidence-based programs that have shown promise in other contexts. The project will involve training and mentoring to ensure the successful adaptation of these programs to the local population's needs. By focusing on families and children, the research seeks to improve overall community well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in child maltreatment and domestic violence, improving the safety and well-being of children in Kyrgyzstan.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of similar evidence-based programs in preventing child maltreatment in various global contexts, although this specific approach in Kyrgyzstan is novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Childress, Saltanat — University of Texas Arlington
- Study coordinator: Childress, Saltanat
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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.