Understanding how social factors affect children's health in school clinics
Official title: Informatics Resources for Social Determinants of Health in School-Based Health Centers
Funded at Vanderbilt University · NIH-10916191 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like where kids live and their family situation affect asthma in children, and it aims to help school health centers use this information to give better care to kids aged 0-18.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 8, 2023 |
| Project end | September 7, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $41,117 |
| NIH project number | 5F31NR020856-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916191 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-18 who receive care at school-based health centers and may be affected by asthma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not attend school-based health centers or those outside the age range of 0-18 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social determinants of health (SDoH) on childhood asthma within school-based health centers (SBHCs). It aims to develop an informatics resource that helps SBHC providers access and utilize SDoH information to better support pediatric patients. By systematically screening families for SDoH, the project seeks to identify barriers and facilitators in gathering this crucial information, ultimately enhancing the care provided to children. The focus is on improving health outcomes for children aged 0-18 by addressing the environmental factors that influence their health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children with asthma by ensuring they receive comprehensive care that considers their social and environmental contexts.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing social determinants of health in clinical settings, making this approach promising yet innovative in the context of school-based health centers.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Borkowski, Vera — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Borkowski, Vera
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.