Understanding health disparities in Black and Hispanic preschool children with developmental delays
Official title: Examining Contextual and Protective Factors on Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities Among Preschool Children with Developmental Delays
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-10804306 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the challenges that Black and Hispanic preschool kids with developmental delays face in getting the therapies they need, focusing on how things like racism and discrimination can make it harder for them to access important medical and educational services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $813,235 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MD018401-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10804306 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Hispanic preschool children aged 0-5 years who have developmental delays or disabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the Black or Hispanic racial/ethnic groups or who do not have developmental delays may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers that Black and Hispanic preschool children with developmental delays face in accessing necessary therapies. It aims to explore how contextual factors, such as structural racism and discrimination, affect these children's access to medical and educational services. By examining various indicators related to education, healthcare, and neighborhood environments, the study seeks to identify the root causes of these disparities. The findings could help improve access to therapies that are crucial for the development and well-being of these children and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to essential therapies for preschool children with developmental delays, enhancing their developmental and educational outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted the impact of individual-level factors on health disparities, but this study's focus on contextual factors is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Reshma — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Shah, Reshma
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.