The impact of community violence on maternal and infant health disparities
Community violence and disparities in maternal and infant health: effects and mechanisms
This study looks at how violence in neighborhoods impacts the health of mothers and their babies, especially for different racial and ethnic groups, to find ways to help improve their well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10560589 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how community violence affects maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly focusing on disparities among different racial and ethnic groups. It aims to identify the psychological, behavioral, and biological mechanisms that link community violence to adverse health outcomes. By employing advanced research methods, the study seeks to understand both the overall levels of violence and sudden changes in violence, and how these factors contribute to health disparities. The findings could help inform interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for mothers and infants in affected communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women and new mothers, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups who may be affected by community violence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have infants, as well as those living in low-violence communities, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants by addressing the impacts of community violence.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that community violence can negatively impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahern, Jennifer — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Ahern, Jennifer
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.