Lerner Center Research Publications

This brief compares COVID-19 vaccination rates across the U.S. rural-urban continuum and identifies the major contributors to lower rates of vaccination in rural counties.

Age and poor self-rated health increase the risk of experiencing mistreatment. 

This brief summarizes findings from a study examining participation in SNAP and TANF in early childhood in Virginia.

This brief discusses the concept of ‘recovery capital’ as an important theoretical advancement in the field of addiction treatment.

This research brief dives into the stories behind opioid use initiation and provides intervention strategies.

The study responds to a call for studies of “embodied experiences of stigma in context” by investigating how transgender embodiment shapes perceived needs for access to and experiences of “sex-specific” cancer screenings (SSCS) (e.g., breast and prostate exams, Pap smears) in the North American healthcare system.

This brief discusses considerations for working parents as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This research brief estimates state-level differences in the effectiveness of OAA-funded programs in enrolling racial-ethnic minority older adults.

Engaging children in preparing family meals can protect against childhood obesity and other risky behaviors.

This data slice compares adolescent ADHD diagnoses across racial-ethnic groups.

Rates of domestic violence are high among adolescents and young adults in the U.S.

This brief summarizes the findings from a national survey aimed at understanding behavior change and goal setting during the pandemic and provides tips for getting back into healthy habits.

This brief explores the effects of community support on individuals in recovery.