Understanding how COVID-19 affected trust in healthcare among minority veterans
Disparities in Trust: COVID-19's Impact on Minority Veterans' Healthcare Experiences
This study looks at how COVID-19 affected Black and Latinx veterans' experiences with VA healthcare, focusing on their trust in the system and any challenges they faced during the pandemic, so we can find ways to improve their care and support in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10926825 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare experiences of Black and Latinx veterans, focusing on their levels of trust in the VA healthcare system. It aims to identify the negative experiences these groups faced during the pandemic and how these experiences relate to perceived discrimination and access to care. By gathering data on these disparities, the research seeks to develop targeted recommendations to improve trust and healthcare delivery for minority veterans. The findings will help inform strategies to enhance care and support for these populations in the future.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latinx veterans who have utilized VA healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or who do not belong to minority racial or ethnic groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare experiences and increased trust in the VA system for minority veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated disparities in trust and healthcare experiences among minority veterans, suggesting that this area of investigation is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zickmund, Susan L. — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Zickmund, Susan L.
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.