Income instability is a defining aspect of the lives of the poor, who also disproportionately suffer from poor mental and physical health. This research is the first to assess the causal effects of predictable and unpredictable income instability on the psychological and physical health of the poor. It will advance the scientific knowledge on the effects of economic instability as well as understanding of health gaps across populations.
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Depression
Timeframe: The measurement will be taken at endline (after 6 2-week periods of intervention). Respondents will be asked to evaluate each item over the last 10 days.
Anxiety
Timeframe: The measurement will be taken at endline (after 6 2-week periods of intervention). Respondents will be asked to evaluate each item over the last 10 days.
Dietary Diversity
Timeframe: The measurement will be taken at endline (after 6 2-week periods of intervention). Respondents will be asked to evaluate each item over the last ten days.
Blood Pressure
Timeframe: The measurement will be taken at endline (after 6 2-week periods of intervention).