Using school health centers to help students who miss school often
Examining School-Based Health Centers as Vehicles for Health Equity among Chronically Absent Students
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · NIH-11124037
This study is looking at how school-based health centers can help kids aged 0-11 who often miss school because of health problems, especially those from underserved communities, by making it easier for them to get the care they need and helping them do better in school.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11124037 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how school-based health centers (SBHCs) can support students who frequently miss school due to health issues. It focuses on children aged 0-11 years who are chronically absent, particularly from marginalized backgrounds. The study aims to identify whether these centers can improve access to healthcare, address chronic conditions like asthma and obesity, and enhance academic performance by reducing the need for students to miss school for medical appointments. By analyzing healthcare utilization and academic outcomes over five years, the research seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of SBHCs in promoting health equity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are chronically absent from school, especially those from low-income or marginalized communities.
Not a fit: Patients who are consistently attending school and do not face barriers to accessing healthcare may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and academic outcomes for students who struggle with chronic absenteeism.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that school-based health interventions can improve health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DUDOVITZ, REBECCA N — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
- Study coordinator: DUDOVITZ, REBECCA N
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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