Understanding racial and ethnic differences in child safety during car accidents
Official title: Identifying contributors to racial and ethnic disparities in child occupant safety
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11134839 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different racial and ethnic groups experience safety issues for kids in car accidents, and it aims to find ways to make sure all children are safer in vehicles.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $236,585 |
| NIH project number | 4R00HD105921-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11134839 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include families with children aged 0-11 years, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have children or whose children are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to identify and address the disparities in child occupant safety during automobile collisions, particularly focusing on how these disparities affect different racial and ethnic groups. The project will utilize both population-level and individual-level analyses to gather insights from large databases and advanced statistical methods. By examining factors that influence the use of child restraint systems, the research seeks to uncover the reasons behind lower safety rates among certain demographics. The findings will help inform strategies to improve child safety in vehicles and reduce unintentional injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety measures for children in vehicles, particularly for underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through targeted interventions, suggesting that this approach could yield meaningful results.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sartin, Emma — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Sartin, Emma
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.