Consistent SNAP Participation Increases Preventative Health Care Visits for Infants
This brief summarizes findings from research examining the connection between SNAP participation and preventative care in an infant’s first year of life in Missouri.
The U.S. Should Expand Access to Dental Care for Older Adults
Older adults with lower socioeconomic status tend to have worse oral health, less dental insurance coverage, greater difficulties finding a dentist, and low-quality care.
Older Adults are More Likely to Avoid COVID-19 Information
This brief shows that in the first months of the pandemic, older adults were less likely to consume COVID-19 information or media than younger adults.
Rural Counties Lost More Years of Life than Urban Counties in 2020
Now, higher COVID-19 mortality rates in rural areas threaten to exacerbate the existing rural mortality penalty.
Women Report Worse Employment Impacts from Family Caregiving
Families struggling to balance caregiving and paid employment face emotional, social, and financial stress, with especially severe negative impacts for women.
How Are Parental & Sibling Military Service Related to Adolescent Depression & Mental Health?
Ultimately, younger siblings of currently serving military personnel are an under-recognized at-risk population for depression and may have unmet needs for mental health care.
Do MCCP Requirements Increase Provision of Charity Care in Nonprofit Hospitals?
This brief summarizes findings from research examining the differences in provisions of charity care across different hospital market sectors – non-profit, for-profit, and government.
The U.S. Must Invest More in the Child Care Subsidy Program
This data slice analyzes 2019 administrative data from Virginia to examine gaps in child care subsidy receipts.
The U.S. Child Care Subsidy Program Is Underused but Well-Positioned to Promote Racial Equity
This brief summarizes findings from a recently published paper examining administrative data from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Older Adult Vaccination Rates Lag in Rural Areas and the South
This brief examines geographic trends in COVID-19 vaccination rates for adults age 65+.
Why are COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Lower in Rural than in Urban areas of the U.S.?
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.
Elder Mistreatment is Pervasive in New York State
Age and poor self-rated health increase the risk of experiencing mistreatment.
Strengthening SNAP and TANF is Essential to Support Children in Early Childhood
This brief summarizes findings from a study examining participation in SNAP and TANF in early childhood in Virginia.
Taking the Measure of Addiction Recovery: A Brief History of Recovery Capital
This brief discusses the concept of ‘recovery capital’ as an important theoretical advancement in the field of addiction treatment.
Proper Medication Adherence a Challenge for Older SNAP Participants with Chronic Health Conditions
This research brief dives into the stories behind opioid use initiation and provides intervention strategies.
Working Parents Post Pandemic: Reimagining Remote Work after COVID-19
This brief discusses considerations for working parents as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
States Enroll Racial Ethnic Minority Older Adults in Community Based Aging Services Gaps Remain
This research brief estimates state-level differences in the effectiveness of OAA-funded programs in enrolling racial-ethnic minority older adults.
The Kids Cook Monday Program Can Help Reduce Child Obesity
Engaging children in preparing family meals can protect against childhood obesity and other risky behaviors.
Presence of Large Racial-Ethnic Differences in ADHD Prevalence among U.S. Children
This data slice compares adolescent ADHD diagnoses across racial-ethnic groups.
Domestic Violence is Prevalent among U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults
Rates of domestic violence are high among adolescents and young adults in the U.S.
See related: Crime & Violence