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The Behavioral Health of Venezuelan Families in Diaspora: A Cross-National Study of Migration-Related Stress and Resilience

Award Number: R01MD015920
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/07/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/28/2027
AWARD TERMINATION DATE: 04/18/2025

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The Behavioral Health of Venezuelan Families in Diaspora: A Cross-National Study of Migration-Related Stress and Resilience - The United Nations estimates that nearly 8 million people of Venezuelan descent (PVD) have fled their home country since 2015. At present, PVD are among the fastest-growing groups in the United States (US). Remarkably, almost no systematic research—excluding our formative work—has examined the wellbeing of PVD in the US. Findings from our cross-sectional formative research with convenience samples of PVD youth and parents suggest that depression and alcohol misuse are critical challenges for this population, and that many PVD are exposed to high levels of stress. To address this critical research gap, we aim to conduct the definitive study of the PVD in the US with a comparison sample in Colombia—a study that will provide knowledge vital to addressing the immediate and longer-term needs of PVD families, and inform future efforts to support families exposed to high levels of stress, as well as challenges related to depression and alcohol misuse. The comparison with PVD in Colombia is essential for identifying aspects of life in the US that may uniquely informing context-specific and cross-national solutions to a hemispheric challenge. We examine how exposure to stress influences family functioning and, in turn, parent and youth behavioral health outcomes (i.e., depression, alcohol misuse). We also examine how key protective factors buffer the effects of stress. This research project is oriented around three specific aims: [1] Identify risk and protective factors related to depression and alcohol misuse among PVD youth and their parents, recruiting dyads in the US (n = 500) and Colombia (n = 250). [2]: Determine the mechanisms by which risk factors (e.g., hunger, stress) impact depression and alcohol misuse among PVD families. We hypothesize that exposure to stress will negatively influence family functioning and, in turn, increase risk of depression and alcohol misuse among youth and parents and that exposure to multiple forms of stress will amplify this relationship. [3] Disseminate findings to accelerate efforts to support PVD families, via reports and in-person and online workshops to help clinical and health providers to improve practice. We have designed a study that will provide critical insight to address the needs of PVD families immediately. Moreover, it will yield practice-relevant knowledge generalizable to inform future efforts to support families exposed to high levels of stress, as well as challenges related to depression and alcohol misuse.


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: 2026 ( Subtotal = $485,360 )
2026	2026	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	5	3/3/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$424,673
2026	2026	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	002	5	3/5/2026	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$60,687
2026	2026	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	001	5	3/5/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $485,360

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $515,409 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	003	4	4/25/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$51,539
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	001	4	2/19/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$463,870
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	002	3	4/17/2025	TERMINATION	$0
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	3	12/26/2024	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
														Subtotal = $515,409

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $639,445 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	002	3	9/19/2024	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$134,501
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	3	2/23/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$468,506
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	001	3	5/29/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$36,438
														Subtotal = $639,445

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $522,878 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	2	1/30/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$522,878
														Subtotal = $522,878

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $539,687 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	1	6/7/2022	NEW	$539,687
														Subtotal = $539,687

Grand Total All Awards = $2,702,779

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The Behavioral Health of Venezuelan Families in Diaspora: A Cross-National Study of Migration-Related Stress and Resilience

Award Number: R01MD015920

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/07/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/28/2027

AWARD TERMINATION DATE: 04/18/2025

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