The impact of family and marriage on child health in urban Africa
Kinship, Nuptiality and Child Health Outcomes in a Low Income Urban Area
This study is looking at how family support and living situations impact the health and growth of children from single mothers in Nairobi, Kenya, to help improve their well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886515 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how changes in family structures and kinship support affect the health and development of children living in low-income urban areas of sub-Saharan Africa. By focusing on single mothers and their children in Nairobi, Kenya, the study aims to understand the role of kinship support and the formalization of unions in promoting better health outcomes. Using a mixed methods approach, researchers will develop new measures to assess these relationships and collect data over time to track child development. The study leverages existing health surveillance systems to ensure robust data collection and analysis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are single mothers and their children aged 0-11 living in low-income urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in the targeted urban areas or who are not single mothers with young children may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for supporting child health and development in low-income urban communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that kinship support plays a crucial role in child development, indicating that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Madhavan, Sangeetha — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Madhavan, Sangeetha
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.