The specific aims of this study are to: a) determine the differences in neighborhood characteristics of two subsidized housing types, specifically Section 8 and public housing, in which single mothers of low SES live, b) examine the differences in perceived stress, psychological distress and neuroendocrine pattern alterations, specifically cortisol secretion, in single mothers of lower SES by housing type, c) determine the relationships among housing type, neighborhood characteristics, perceived stress, psychological distress, and neuroendocrine pattern alterations among single mothers of low SES, and d) determine the extent to which neighborhood characteristics, housing type, perceived stress, and psychological distress predict neuroendocrine pattern alterations among single mothers of low SES. ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
1F31NR008466-01A1
Application #
6737773
Study Section
National Institute of Nursing Research Initial Review Group (NRRC)
Program Officer
Huss, Karen
Project Start
2003-09-22
Project End
2006-07-21
Budget Start
2003-09-22
Budget End
2004-09-21
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$30,360
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Florida
Department
Other Health Professions
Type
Schools of Nursing
DUNS #
969663814
City
Gainesville
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
32611