SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

This study tested whether helping fathers get involved during pregnancy and the first year of life can prevent rapid weight gain and obesity in babies. Over 650 families from diverse backgrounds took part. The program provided extra support to parents, focusing on healthy eating,…

This study tested a program to prevent obesity in mothers and children from pregnancy through age 2. It involved over 1,600 families at community health centers in Boston, focusing on healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, and addressing social needs. The goal was to reduce ob…

This study tested whether a community health surveyor can help collect social and demographic information from adult primary care patients who are often hard to reach, such as those with low income or housing issues. Researchers compared usual questionnaire methods to an enhanced…

This study looked at how social factors like income, housing, and stress, along with depression, affect blood vessel health in 105 low-income racial and ethnic minority adults. Participants completed questionnaires about their mental health, social needs, and lifestyle. The goal …

This study tested a computer system that gives ER doctors a risk score showing which patients might have social needs like trouble finding food or housing. The goal was to see if this tool helps doctors screen and refer more patients for help. Over 518,000 adults in Indiana ERs t…