Understanding how healthcare can help aging women with unhealthy alcohol use
Official title: Role of Health Care in Addressing Unhealthy Alcohol Use and Disparities among Aging Women
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10870206 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into the growing problem of unhealthy drinking habits among older women, especially those from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, to find better ways to help them get the support and treatment they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 16, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $649,854 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030297-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10870206 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women aged 50 and older who may be experiencing unhealthy alcohol use, especially those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 50 years old or do not have issues related to unhealthy alcohol use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the rising issue of unhealthy alcohol consumption among aging women, particularly focusing on the disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority women. It utilizes a mixed-method approach, analyzing data from over one million aging women who have been screened for alcohol use in a large healthcare system. By integrating electronic health records and various health service encounters, the study aims to identify effective interventions and improve access to treatment for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies that better address unhealthy alcohol use among aging women, ultimately enhancing their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing alcohol use issues in older populations, but this specific focus on aging women and racial/ethnic disparities is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Campbell, Cynthia I — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Campbell, Cynthia I
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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.