Reducing access to firearms to prevent suicide
Scaling Out S.A.F.E. Firearm Across Two Health Systems As A Universal Suicide Prevention Strategy
This study is looking at how to make it easier for doctors and clinics to help families keep guns out of reach to prevent suicides, aiming to create a safer environment for adults and their children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11018240 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the implementation of the S.A.F.E. Firearm intervention, which aims to reduce access to firearms as a strategy for suicide prevention. The study will expand the delivery of this evidence-based intervention to adult primary care and women's health clinics, targeting both adults and families with children. By utilizing training, electronic health record support, and facilitation, the research seeks to increase the reach of this intervention significantly. The goal is to create a safer environment by reducing the risk of firearm-related suicides among adults and their families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults who have children in their homes or are at risk of suicide and could benefit from reduced access to firearms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to firearms or are not at risk of suicide may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the rates of firearm-related suicides by limiting access to firearms in homes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar interventions aimed at reducing access to firearms as a means of suicide prevention.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beidas, Rinad Sary — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Beidas, Rinad Sary
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.