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The impact of gender marker policy on the behavioral health of gender minorities: Evidence from a quasi-experiment study

This study will investigate whether and how gender identity policy interventions improve the behavioral health of gender minorities.

Principal Investigator: Maithreyi Gopalan

The Impact of DACA on the Health and Wellbeing of Undocumented Californians

We will use difference-in-difference regression models and regression discontinuity designs, wherein DACA eligible populations will be compared to non-DACA eligible populations prior to and after the implementation of DACA in 2012.

Principal Investigator: Erin Hamilton

The Health Impacts of the Trump Administration among California Immigrants

The 45th presidential administration declared its desire to remake federal immigration policy, reducing the number of individuals entering the country in general, and creating barriers to immigration from countries from which low-income, people of color migrate.

Principal Investigator: Claudia Calhoon

The association between concern about firearm violence and psychological distress and suicidality among adolescents in California

This study will explore the association between concern about firearm violence and psychological distress and suicidality among adolescents ages 12-17.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Daniel Eisenberg

The association between climate change stress and psychological distress and suicidality among adolescents in California

In 2021 and 2022 CHIS added a question about climate change stress (“Does climate change make you nervous/depressed/stressed?”).

Principal Investigator: Daniel Eisenberg

South Alameda County South Asian Health Needs Assessment

Access descriptive data from CHIS to understand the demographic characteristics, general health, utilization of health care services, and dependency on public services for the South Asian population in California and in Alameda County.

Principal Investigator: Chandrakala Ganesh

Return on investment from chronic disease prevention program details

Explore demographic and chronic disease outcomes at the county-level to contribute to ROI tool.

Principal Investigator: Paul Brown

Public Charge: Impact on Enrollment in Public Programs, Health, and Access to Healthcare

U.S. immigration officials use the term “public charge” to describe people applying for a green card who are deemed likely to become primarily dependent on the government to meet their basic needs.

Principal Investigator: Susan Babey

Public Charge and Basic Needs 2019 to 2023

Using data from the 2019 to 2023 California Health Interview Survey, this study explores changes in avoidance of public programs out of fear it would impact immigration status between the Trump administration's proposed rule change and the Biden administration's rule change.

Principal Investigator: Joelle Wolstein

Psychological Distress and Depression among Arab Individuals in the United States.

1. Identify the prevalence and risk factors of depression and psychological distress among Arab immigrants.

Principal Investigator: Shaimaa Elrefaay