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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Alcohol Use and Outcomes: The Role of Health Disparities

Award Number: F31AA029932
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2024

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Alcohol Use and Outcomes: The Role of Health Disparities - Abstract The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak has resulted in a world-wide pandemic infection designated COVID-19. While attention has focused on prevention and treatment of SARS CoV-2 infection, the mental health consequences of the pandemic also need to be examined, to include the effect of the pandemic on alcohol use and problems. There is evidence that different racial/ethnic groups may be differentially affected by the pandemic and may therefore have different alcohol use outcomes, and both theory and data suggest that vulnerable groups who have experienced the highest level of exposure to the pandemic may be most at risk for increased alcohol use following the pandemic. To address these questions, this Diversity F31 application will take advantage of a unique resource associated with NIAAA and directed by Co-Sponsor Ramchandani. As part of the ongoing NIAAA longitudinal study of the pandemic impact on alcohol use, up to 500 participants, including non-drinkers, light drinkers, non-treatment-seeking heavy drinkers, as well as treatment-seeking individuals with alcohol use disorder, will be assessed by phone and/or online over 2 years. Data from this study will be used by the applicant to address the first two aims. Specific Aim 1 will examine if the impact of the pandemic on alcohol use is different in individuals who identify as Black/African Americans compared to those who identify as White, and in individuals who report lower levels of income/education compared to those who report higher levels of income/education. Specific Aim 2 will examine mediators of increased alcohol use among vulnerable groups, including the effect of increases in post-pandemic stress and financial impact following the onset of the pandemic. In addition, a sample of 40 Black/African Americans will be invited to take part in a 6-week Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) study administered by the applicant, which will be used to address Specific Aim 3. Specific Aim 3 will examine predictors of alcohol use in a group of Black/African Americans using Ecological Momentary Assessment, to include measures of perceived discrimination and financial stress. Overall, this study may help to clarify which vulnerable groups are most at risk of increased alcohol use and problems post-pandemic, and increase understanding of the mechanisms that give rise to increased alcohol use and problems in these individuals.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2023	THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC.	6720A ROCKLEDGE DR	BETHESDA	MD	20817	MONTGOMERY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	2	4/24/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $31,694 )
2023	2023	THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC.	6720A ROCKLEDGE DR	BETHESDA	MD	20817	MONTGOMERY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	001	2	5/9/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$31,694
2023	2022	HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC., THE	6720-A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 100	BETHESDA	MD	20817	MONTGOMERY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	1	1/23/2023	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $31,694

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $29,652 )
2022	2022	HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC., THE	6720-A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 100	BETHESDA	MD	20817	MONTGOMERY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	001	1	6/1/2022	NEW	$0
2022	2022	HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC., THE	6720-A ROCKLEDGE DR STE 100	BETHESDA	MD	20817	MONTGOMERY	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	1	6/1/2022	NEW	$29,652
														Subtotal = $29,652

Grand Total All Awards = $61,346

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Alcohol Use and Outcomes: The Role of Health Disparities

Award Number: F31AA029932

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2024

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