Cultural Pride Reinforcement for Early School Readiness Study

Launched by CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES · Oct 12, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The Cultural Pride Reinforcement for Early School Readiness Study is a research project aimed at helping young African American children who may face challenges due to racism. This study will explore how boosting cultural pride through special children's books and advice can improve both children's behavior and their readiness for school. Researchers will work with families from primary care clinics in Los Angeles, focusing on children aged 2 to 4 years. The goal is to see if providing these resources can help caregivers share more books with their kids and, in turn, enhance the children's behavioral health and literacy skills.

To be eligible for this study, parents or guardians must be at least 18 years old, speak English, and have a 2 to 4-year-old African American child. However, children with severe cognitive impairments or communication difficulties cannot participate. Families who take part can expect to receive culturally relevant books during their health visits and will be asked about their experiences. The study aims to understand how these activities can positively influence children's development and address the harmful effects of racism on their health and learning.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Parent/Legal guardian must be 18 years old or older
• • Speak English
• • Legal guardian of the index 2 to 4-year-old African American child
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Index child has severe cognitive impairment or communication difficulties (i.e., severe intellectual disability or nonverbal)
• • Plan to move outside of the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) service area in the next 15 months
• • CHLA employee
• • Participated in Aim 1 interviews