Understanding how family violence affects infant health and development
Mechanisms Linking Family Violence and Infant Health and Development in the Perinatal Period
['FUNDING_R01'] · COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10932326
This study looks at how family violence, like partner abuse and child mistreatment, affects the health and development of babies before and after they are born, especially focusing on how stress from these situations can harm infants, and it will follow families over time to better understand these connections.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10932326 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of family violence, including intimate partner violence and child maltreatment, on the health and development of infants during the perinatal period. It focuses on how maternal stress from such violence can lead to negative outcomes for infants, including poor health and socioemotional issues. By examining biological, behavioral, and social pathways, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms that link prenatal violence to child maltreatment and infant health outcomes. The research will follow participants over time to gather comprehensive data on these interactions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include low-income and minoritized women who have experienced family violence during pregnancy and their infants under one year of age.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by family violence or who are outside the perinatal period may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and support systems for families affected by violence, ultimately enhancing infant health and development.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the effects of family violence on health can lead to significant improvements in intervention strategies, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES
- COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY — FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BROWN, SAMANTHA M — COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BROWN, SAMANTHA M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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