This document summarizes the research proposal and methodology for a master's thesis examining access to health care in Old Fadama, an informal settlement in Ghana. The study aims to understand how residents' economic, social, and cultural characteristics influence their access to and use of health services. Data collection methods included focus group discussions with male and female residents to learn about their health knowledge, attitudes, ability to access care, and typical care providers. Interviews were also conducted with health practitioners. The researcher reflected on challenges including dominating participants, translation issues, and keeping discussions on topic.
Community Forum for Assessing Community Needs and PerceptionsRoslinJose1
This is the power point slides of the public health research study that was selected for oral presentation at the Texas Public Health Association Annual Education Conference- 2020.
The document summarizes a study on approaches to communicating about male circumcision and multiple concurrent partnerships in Uganda and Zambia. The study found that while attitudes towards these issues were shaped by social norms, communication and policies did not sufficiently address these underlying social drivers. It recommends that communication needs to go further in addressing norms of masculinity and involve greater civil society engagement. Ongoing communication is also needed rather than abrupt cessation of programs.
Dementia-Contemporary perspectives for Social Inclusion of persons with DementiaDr. Johnsey Thomas
The document discusses dementia and the importance of social inclusion for those with the condition. It defines dementia as a progressive loss of memory and cognitive abilities that interfere with daily life. It notes that asking those with dementia their views, while difficult, is important. Inclusion provides insights into how to best support those with dementia and allows their voices to be heard in their care and in the wider community. The document concludes that inclusion is challenging but important, and that efforts are needed at multiple levels to ensure good practices of inclusion are sustained.
This document summarizes a needs assessment study conducted with refugees and immigrants with disabilities in Chicago. The study found that refugees and immigrants with disabilities face compounding health disparities due to factors like inaccessible housing and facilities, social isolation, and lack of culturally competent services. The needs assessment utilized surveys and interviews with Hispanic/Latino individuals with disabilities to evaluate their needs across various life domains. A key finding was that inaccessibility in one area, such as housing, negatively impacts other areas like access to healthcare, employment, and education. The study aims to improve services for this population by enhancing care coordination, empowering independence, and increasing cultural understanding of disabilities.
Transgender individuals face significant barriers to receiving adequate healthcare, including insensitivity, condescension, verbal abuse, and refusal of treatment from medical providers. Nursing organizations have failed to issue guidelines for caring for transgender patients. As leaders, nurses must advocate for transgender healthcare policies and guidelines, promote transgender care education, and work to create a welcoming environment for transgender patients and staff. Developing solidarity around transgender issues and participating in policy development are key leadership strategies for improving transgender healthcare.
AOPO DFSC Webinar PDSA Engage and Change AJ Johnson UPDATEDArthur Johnson
This document describes a multi-disciplinary program called the PDSA Engage and Change model used by Sierra Donor Services to increase organ donation rates among African American families. The program was launched in response to low donation rates in the African American community. It used a team approach including a clinician and community outreach coordinator. Key aspects included listening to community needs, fearless messaging when discussing donation, and measuring outcomes through metrics like consent rates over time which increased from 40% to over 70% after implementing the program. The document discusses lessons learned around cultural competency and humility in serving diverse communities.
Addressing Multiculturalism in Health Care PresentationHofstra University
1) The document discusses the importance of addressing multiculturalism in clinical care to reduce healthcare disparities faced by minority groups. It outlines evidence that racial and ethnic minorities receive lower quality healthcare.
2) It proposes that adopting a stance of cultural competency can help providers understand clients' perspectives and balance stereotypes, leading to more equitable care. Providers are encouraged to examine their own biases and privilege.
3) Individual providers are challenged to prioritize cultural competency and become "game changers" by respecting differences and adapting their practices, which could increase client engagement and the provider's sense of effectiveness.
Community Forum for Assessing Community Needs and PerceptionsRoslinJose1
This is the power point slides of the public health research study that was selected for oral presentation at the Texas Public Health Association Annual Education Conference- 2020.
The document summarizes a study on approaches to communicating about male circumcision and multiple concurrent partnerships in Uganda and Zambia. The study found that while attitudes towards these issues were shaped by social norms, communication and policies did not sufficiently address these underlying social drivers. It recommends that communication needs to go further in addressing norms of masculinity and involve greater civil society engagement. Ongoing communication is also needed rather than abrupt cessation of programs.
Dementia-Contemporary perspectives for Social Inclusion of persons with DementiaDr. Johnsey Thomas
The document discusses dementia and the importance of social inclusion for those with the condition. It defines dementia as a progressive loss of memory and cognitive abilities that interfere with daily life. It notes that asking those with dementia their views, while difficult, is important. Inclusion provides insights into how to best support those with dementia and allows their voices to be heard in their care and in the wider community. The document concludes that inclusion is challenging but important, and that efforts are needed at multiple levels to ensure good practices of inclusion are sustained.
This document summarizes a needs assessment study conducted with refugees and immigrants with disabilities in Chicago. The study found that refugees and immigrants with disabilities face compounding health disparities due to factors like inaccessible housing and facilities, social isolation, and lack of culturally competent services. The needs assessment utilized surveys and interviews with Hispanic/Latino individuals with disabilities to evaluate their needs across various life domains. A key finding was that inaccessibility in one area, such as housing, negatively impacts other areas like access to healthcare, employment, and education. The study aims to improve services for this population by enhancing care coordination, empowering independence, and increasing cultural understanding of disabilities.
Transgender individuals face significant barriers to receiving adequate healthcare, including insensitivity, condescension, verbal abuse, and refusal of treatment from medical providers. Nursing organizations have failed to issue guidelines for caring for transgender patients. As leaders, nurses must advocate for transgender healthcare policies and guidelines, promote transgender care education, and work to create a welcoming environment for transgender patients and staff. Developing solidarity around transgender issues and participating in policy development are key leadership strategies for improving transgender healthcare.
AOPO DFSC Webinar PDSA Engage and Change AJ Johnson UPDATEDArthur Johnson
This document describes a multi-disciplinary program called the PDSA Engage and Change model used by Sierra Donor Services to increase organ donation rates among African American families. The program was launched in response to low donation rates in the African American community. It used a team approach including a clinician and community outreach coordinator. Key aspects included listening to community needs, fearless messaging when discussing donation, and measuring outcomes through metrics like consent rates over time which increased from 40% to over 70% after implementing the program. The document discusses lessons learned around cultural competency and humility in serving diverse communities.
Addressing Multiculturalism in Health Care PresentationHofstra University
1) The document discusses the importance of addressing multiculturalism in clinical care to reduce healthcare disparities faced by minority groups. It outlines evidence that racial and ethnic minorities receive lower quality healthcare.
2) It proposes that adopting a stance of cultural competency can help providers understand clients' perspectives and balance stereotypes, leading to more equitable care. Providers are encouraged to examine their own biases and privilege.
3) Individual providers are challenged to prioritize cultural competency and become "game changers" by respecting differences and adapting their practices, which could increase client engagement and the provider's sense of effectiveness.
The document summarizes research conducted to understand donor motivations and improve fundraising strategies. In-depth interviews were conducted with 24 subscribers to understand why they donate or not to the Arthritis Foundation. Key findings included that pain severity and disease impact on family motivated giving. A survey of 238 donor and 749 non-donor subscribers provided additional insights into communication preferences and behaviors. Analysis identified opportunities to tailor messaging and asks based on the predominantly female audience and high proportion of retired subscribers on fixed incomes.
This study examined help-seeking behaviors of youth from the perspective of informal service providers like hairdressers, driving instructors, and youth group leaders. A survey of 424 service providers found that about half provided informal help to youth, primarily for interpersonal issues. Interviews with 10 hairdressers and 10 driving instructors revealed that the consultation setting and relationship continuity influenced disclosure. Both groups perceived their role as helpful adults, though hairdressers saw relationships as more intimate due friendship and physical contact. The study suggests training service providers could formalize their supportive role.
The document discusses using social media to improve non-profit organizations that help multiple sclerosis patients. It presents hypotheses that local non-profits can better serve their audiences through social media by communicating and engaging more effectively. It also discusses researching the current needs and experiences of audiences through comprehensive surveys and examining existing websites and data to understand how to create an ideal social media presence.
Talk by Dr Shibley Rahman 5 - 5.30 pm British Geriatrics Society meeting on the gulf between aspirations and the reality of delivery of dementia care in acute NHS hospitals.
This document summarizes key issues related to racial and ethnic mental health disparities in the United States. It notes that while prevalence rates of mental health conditions are equivalent across races, communities of color experience greater burdens and barriers to care, including poorer access, inappropriate care, and increased social risks. Untreated conditions can lead to worse outcomes and higher costs. The document outlines structural, affective, value orientation, and cognitive barriers communities of color face in accessing mental health services. It provides background on past presidential commissions and reports that brought attention to the need for culturally-responsive care and policies to reduce disparities.
Sex, Drugs & Scotland's Health- Working with front line staff in understandin...HIVScotland
Delivered at Sex, Drugs & Scotland's Health Virtual Conference, this presentation was delivered by Lesley Bon & Stephan Vargas.
More information about the virtual event is available here: http://ow.ly/YntW50GWhJ0
Presentation by Auditor General - Caroline Spencer, An audit of access to State-managed adult mental health services.
Presented at the Western Australian Mental Health Conference 2019.
A. Murushal Ibrahim is seeking a career that allows him to utilize his skills and potential to benefit an organization. He has a B.Pharmacy degree with 70% aggregate from M.G.R. University in 2016. His areas of interest include clinical and dispensing pharmacy. He is self-motivated with strengths like determination, innovative ideas, and positive attitude. He has participated in conferences on novel drug delivery systems and expectations of pharmaceutical industries.
A. Murushal Ibrahim is seeking a career that allows him to use his maximum potential and passion for learning to benefit an organization. He has a B.Pharmacy degree with 70% aggregate from M.G.R. University in 2016. His areas of interest include clinical and dispensing pharmacy. He is self-motivating with a positive attitude and has participated in conferences on innovative drug delivery systems and the role of academia in pharmaceutical industries.
EU: Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics - Market Report. Analysis And For...IndexBox Marketing
IndexBox Marketing has just published its report: “EU: Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020”. This report focuses on the EU pile and chenille fabric market, providing a comprehensive analysis and the most recent data on its market size and volume, EU trade, price dynamics, domestic production, and turnover in the industry. The market trends section reveals the main issues and uncertainties concerning the industry, while the medium-term outlook uncovers market prospects. The attractivity index (IB Index) summarizes the source of existing opportunities as they appear in this market, as well as an interpretation of the trade figures.
Symbolism III - A. Norse Mythology B. Egyptian MythologyBernie DeKoven
This document summarizes symbols and mythology from Norse and Egyptian traditions. In Norse mythology, it discusses the gods Woden and Frigga, the Valkyries and Valhalla, and Freyja and Thor. It then lists the origins of the days of the week from Norse gods. For Egyptian mythology, it outlines the gods Osiris and Isis, and symbols like the ankh. It discusses the sky goddess Nut and her children. Other Egyptian gods covered are Anubis the god of the dead, the storm god Seth who killed his brother Osiris, and Horace the hawk god of the sun with his all-seeing eye symbol. The document concludes with references to the Sphinx and different afterlife concepts.
The document summarizes the present simple tense in English. It provides rules for forming affirmative and negative statements using the present simple tense. It discusses subject pronouns and verb conjugations for singular and plural subjects. Examples are given for affirmative statements, negative statements, interrogative questions, and short answers. The key aspects covered are conjugations for the third person singular, contractions for negative forms, and the structure of yes/no questions and short answers.
This document provides an agenda and materials for an 8 hour continuing education course for loan originators. The course covers federal lending laws including TILA, RESPA, HMDA, appraisal rules, and the TRID rule. It also discusses non-traditional lending, ethics, consumer protection, fair lending, and mortgage fraud. Presentation materials include case studies, questions for discussion, and a quiz. A separate 1 hour section focuses on Washington state-specific requirements and includes a DFI rulemaking update, security best practices, and a case study on a DFI enforcement action.
Este proyecto busca fortalecer las habilidades matemáticas de los estudiantes de tercer grado de la Institución Educativa Alfredo Bonilla Montaño mediante el uso de las TIC. Se identificarán las dificultades que presentan los estudiantes en la resolución de problemas matemáticos y se creará una propuesta pedagógica con software educativo para mejorar las habilidades y motivar a los estudiantes.
Este documento describe un curso virtual implementado para profesores a cargo del Espacio de Opción Institucional en Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (EOI TIC) en escuelas secundarias de la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina. El curso tuvo como objetivos principales capacitar a los profesores en estrategias, recursos y herramientas digitales, y establecer una comunidad de práctica. Participaron 351 profesores distribuidos en 6 aulas virtuales. El curso incluyó contenidos sobre el marco pedagó
El documento presenta a Claudia Benitez Vanegas, una psicóloga que busca formar parte de un equipo interdisciplinario en la Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de Colombia. Ella explica que como psicóloga puede ayudar a solucionar problemas sociales a través de estrategias comunitarias que identifiquen necesidades, incentiven la autogestión y empoderen a las comunidades. También ofrece métodos científicos para la recolección e investigación de datos, así como el diseño de estrategias de intervención que mejoren el
This document provides an overview of a presentation about providing consumer health information services at libraries. It discusses the needs of library patrons for health information, challenges in reference interviews, importance of health literacy, planning a consumer health service, collection development, evaluating online health resources, marketing services, and collaborating with health partners. Key topics include the impact of health literacy on individuals and society, ethics and privacy in consumer health, and resources for librarians.
Running head CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND TREATMENT .docxtodd271
This document summarizes a child welfare needs assessment project. It outlines 5 major steps for completing the assessment: 1) brainstorming and planning with key stakeholders, 2) developing guiding documents, 3) collecting secondary data, 4) collecting primary data through surveys and interviews, and 5) analyzing the data both qualitatively and quantitatively. It also discusses engaging important stakeholders like the government and financial institutions. A stakeholder survey is proposed with questions about programs, roles, knowledge, engagement, support, timelines, and areas for improvement. References are also provided.
Exploring using outcome measures with different cultural groups - Dr Emma Mor...CYP MH
This document summarizes a conference on implementing the Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) program across various cultures. It discusses the importance of ensuring routine outcome measures are valid and do not negatively impact engagement for minority ethnic families. It provides guidance for clinicians to thoughtfully consider a family's cultural context and adapt their practice to build understanding and trust before using outcome forms. Finally, it emphasizes the need for organizations to embed culturally positive practices through leadership, community relationships, and promoting reflective learning across teams.
This document provides guidance for grant-making organizations to support projects that address mental health stigma and discrimination through social contact. It discusses the impact of stigma, how social contact works to reduce prejudice by facilitating conversations between those with and without lived experience, and how to evaluate social contact projects. The top things funders should look for in applications are that the project will reach the public, focus on one-to-one conversations, be led by those with lived experience, provide robust volunteer training and support, and be community-led. Case studies and resources are also provided.
The document summarizes research conducted to understand donor motivations and improve fundraising strategies. In-depth interviews were conducted with 24 subscribers to understand why they donate or not to the Arthritis Foundation. Key findings included that pain severity and disease impact on family motivated giving. A survey of 238 donor and 749 non-donor subscribers provided additional insights into communication preferences and behaviors. Analysis identified opportunities to tailor messaging and asks based on the predominantly female audience and high proportion of retired subscribers on fixed incomes.
This study examined help-seeking behaviors of youth from the perspective of informal service providers like hairdressers, driving instructors, and youth group leaders. A survey of 424 service providers found that about half provided informal help to youth, primarily for interpersonal issues. Interviews with 10 hairdressers and 10 driving instructors revealed that the consultation setting and relationship continuity influenced disclosure. Both groups perceived their role as helpful adults, though hairdressers saw relationships as more intimate due friendship and physical contact. The study suggests training service providers could formalize their supportive role.
The document discusses using social media to improve non-profit organizations that help multiple sclerosis patients. It presents hypotheses that local non-profits can better serve their audiences through social media by communicating and engaging more effectively. It also discusses researching the current needs and experiences of audiences through comprehensive surveys and examining existing websites and data to understand how to create an ideal social media presence.
Talk by Dr Shibley Rahman 5 - 5.30 pm British Geriatrics Society meeting on the gulf between aspirations and the reality of delivery of dementia care in acute NHS hospitals.
This document summarizes key issues related to racial and ethnic mental health disparities in the United States. It notes that while prevalence rates of mental health conditions are equivalent across races, communities of color experience greater burdens and barriers to care, including poorer access, inappropriate care, and increased social risks. Untreated conditions can lead to worse outcomes and higher costs. The document outlines structural, affective, value orientation, and cognitive barriers communities of color face in accessing mental health services. It provides background on past presidential commissions and reports that brought attention to the need for culturally-responsive care and policies to reduce disparities.
Sex, Drugs & Scotland's Health- Working with front line staff in understandin...HIVScotland
Delivered at Sex, Drugs & Scotland's Health Virtual Conference, this presentation was delivered by Lesley Bon & Stephan Vargas.
More information about the virtual event is available here: http://ow.ly/YntW50GWhJ0
Presentation by Auditor General - Caroline Spencer, An audit of access to State-managed adult mental health services.
Presented at the Western Australian Mental Health Conference 2019.
A. Murushal Ibrahim is seeking a career that allows him to utilize his skills and potential to benefit an organization. He has a B.Pharmacy degree with 70% aggregate from M.G.R. University in 2016. His areas of interest include clinical and dispensing pharmacy. He is self-motivated with strengths like determination, innovative ideas, and positive attitude. He has participated in conferences on novel drug delivery systems and expectations of pharmaceutical industries.
A. Murushal Ibrahim is seeking a career that allows him to use his maximum potential and passion for learning to benefit an organization. He has a B.Pharmacy degree with 70% aggregate from M.G.R. University in 2016. His areas of interest include clinical and dispensing pharmacy. He is self-motivating with a positive attitude and has participated in conferences on innovative drug delivery systems and the role of academia in pharmaceutical industries.
EU: Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics - Market Report. Analysis And For...IndexBox Marketing
IndexBox Marketing has just published its report: “EU: Woven Pile Fabrics And Chenille Fabrics - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2020”. This report focuses on the EU pile and chenille fabric market, providing a comprehensive analysis and the most recent data on its market size and volume, EU trade, price dynamics, domestic production, and turnover in the industry. The market trends section reveals the main issues and uncertainties concerning the industry, while the medium-term outlook uncovers market prospects. The attractivity index (IB Index) summarizes the source of existing opportunities as they appear in this market, as well as an interpretation of the trade figures.
Symbolism III - A. Norse Mythology B. Egyptian MythologyBernie DeKoven
This document summarizes symbols and mythology from Norse and Egyptian traditions. In Norse mythology, it discusses the gods Woden and Frigga, the Valkyries and Valhalla, and Freyja and Thor. It then lists the origins of the days of the week from Norse gods. For Egyptian mythology, it outlines the gods Osiris and Isis, and symbols like the ankh. It discusses the sky goddess Nut and her children. Other Egyptian gods covered are Anubis the god of the dead, the storm god Seth who killed his brother Osiris, and Horace the hawk god of the sun with his all-seeing eye symbol. The document concludes with references to the Sphinx and different afterlife concepts.
The document summarizes the present simple tense in English. It provides rules for forming affirmative and negative statements using the present simple tense. It discusses subject pronouns and verb conjugations for singular and plural subjects. Examples are given for affirmative statements, negative statements, interrogative questions, and short answers. The key aspects covered are conjugations for the third person singular, contractions for negative forms, and the structure of yes/no questions and short answers.
This document provides an agenda and materials for an 8 hour continuing education course for loan originators. The course covers federal lending laws including TILA, RESPA, HMDA, appraisal rules, and the TRID rule. It also discusses non-traditional lending, ethics, consumer protection, fair lending, and mortgage fraud. Presentation materials include case studies, questions for discussion, and a quiz. A separate 1 hour section focuses on Washington state-specific requirements and includes a DFI rulemaking update, security best practices, and a case study on a DFI enforcement action.
Este proyecto busca fortalecer las habilidades matemáticas de los estudiantes de tercer grado de la Institución Educativa Alfredo Bonilla Montaño mediante el uso de las TIC. Se identificarán las dificultades que presentan los estudiantes en la resolución de problemas matemáticos y se creará una propuesta pedagógica con software educativo para mejorar las habilidades y motivar a los estudiantes.
Este documento describe un curso virtual implementado para profesores a cargo del Espacio de Opción Institucional en Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (EOI TIC) en escuelas secundarias de la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina. El curso tuvo como objetivos principales capacitar a los profesores en estrategias, recursos y herramientas digitales, y establecer una comunidad de práctica. Participaron 351 profesores distribuidos en 6 aulas virtuales. El curso incluyó contenidos sobre el marco pedagó
El documento presenta a Claudia Benitez Vanegas, una psicóloga que busca formar parte de un equipo interdisciplinario en la Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de Colombia. Ella explica que como psicóloga puede ayudar a solucionar problemas sociales a través de estrategias comunitarias que identifiquen necesidades, incentiven la autogestión y empoderen a las comunidades. También ofrece métodos científicos para la recolección e investigación de datos, así como el diseño de estrategias de intervención que mejoren el
This document provides an overview of a presentation about providing consumer health information services at libraries. It discusses the needs of library patrons for health information, challenges in reference interviews, importance of health literacy, planning a consumer health service, collection development, evaluating online health resources, marketing services, and collaborating with health partners. Key topics include the impact of health literacy on individuals and society, ethics and privacy in consumer health, and resources for librarians.
Running head CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND TREATMENT .docxtodd271
This document summarizes a child welfare needs assessment project. It outlines 5 major steps for completing the assessment: 1) brainstorming and planning with key stakeholders, 2) developing guiding documents, 3) collecting secondary data, 4) collecting primary data through surveys and interviews, and 5) analyzing the data both qualitatively and quantitatively. It also discusses engaging important stakeholders like the government and financial institutions. A stakeholder survey is proposed with questions about programs, roles, knowledge, engagement, support, timelines, and areas for improvement. References are also provided.
Exploring using outcome measures with different cultural groups - Dr Emma Mor...CYP MH
This document summarizes a conference on implementing the Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) program across various cultures. It discusses the importance of ensuring routine outcome measures are valid and do not negatively impact engagement for minority ethnic families. It provides guidance for clinicians to thoughtfully consider a family's cultural context and adapt their practice to build understanding and trust before using outcome forms. Finally, it emphasizes the need for organizations to embed culturally positive practices through leadership, community relationships, and promoting reflective learning across teams.
This document provides guidance for grant-making organizations to support projects that address mental health stigma and discrimination through social contact. It discusses the impact of stigma, how social contact works to reduce prejudice by facilitating conversations between those with and without lived experience, and how to evaluate social contact projects. The top things funders should look for in applications are that the project will reach the public, focus on one-to-one conversations, be led by those with lived experience, provide robust volunteer training and support, and be community-led. Case studies and resources are also provided.
Summary from the very first Capital C event held at Impact Hub Kings Cross on Saturday 29th November.
Capital C is a collaboration to improve cancer care for the people of London hosted by Macmillan Cancer Support and Swarm. The goal for the group is to put patient's voice at the heart of a long-term strategy to improve patient experience in London.
This document discusses women's health information needs in developing countries. It reviews literature on how women in developing nations seek health information and the barriers they face. Key barriers include lack of education, cultural and social norms, financial constraints, distance to resources, and gender inequality. Rural and illiterate women especially struggle to access reliable health information to make informed choices about their care.
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Read and respond to each peer initial post with 3-4 sentence long response
Peer #1
For the Research Assignment, I have chosen to focus on an area of Healthcare that rarely gets the
attention it deserves.
Mental health.
I
chose this topic because I am personally effected by it and so are many millions of Americans. Mental illness is also one of the leading causes of
death in our nation and one life is lost as a result of suicide, abuse or incarceration every 17mins in the United States. Mental illness has been my
area of focus throughout this program and the advocacy and participatory philosophy will be useful for the final project because it suggests that
“
that research inquiry needs to be intertwined with politics and a political agenda” (Creswell, p.9). I do believe that mental health has a specific
agenda for a study and that there has been constant aim for reform in healthcare and mental health. This social issue is definitely pertinent right
now and topics that address it such as “empowerment, inequality, oppression, domination, suppression, and alienation” (Creswell, p.9), and are
really the focus of the study. The goal of this project for me, is to provide a voice to participants and give them the ability address the concerns that
will lead to reform.
According to Kemmis and Wilkinson (1998) this philosophy offers four key features of the advocacy/participatory framework of inquiry:
1. Participatory actions are focused on bringing about change, and at the end of this type of study, researchers create an action agenda for change.
2. It is focused on freeing individuals from societal constraints, which is why the study begins with an important issue currently in society.
3. It aims to create a political debate so that change will occur.
4. Since advocacy/participatory researchers engage participants as active contributors to the research, it is a collaborative experience.
Research Problem Statement
My Vision is to Provide members of the community with the opportunities and education needed to prevent death due to suicide, acts of self-harm
and the traumatic impact of mental illness. By promoting resilience, the enhancement of community resources, conflict resolution and support for
individuals, families and the communities of those who suffer with mental disorders, illness or have a sudden mental health crisis. The target
population includes all individuals within Chatham County, with unmet mental health needs.
These individuals are currently not being served by
traditional methods due to financial, structural, and personal barriers including access and stigma. Untreated mental health
issues of these
individuals put them at risk for exacerbation of physical health problems, suicide attempts, premature moves to long-term care settings, and
psychiatric hospitalization, incarceration, residential alcohol/drug treatment or homelessness. The target population is all individuals within
Chatham County, ...
Jails and PrisonsLooking inside total institutionsDefini.docxvrickens
Jails and Prisons
Looking inside total institutions
Definition of total institution
Canadian Erving Goffman coined this term
He wrote, “A total institution may be defined as a place of residence and work where a large number of like-situated individuals cut off from the wider society for an appreciable period of time together lead an enclosed formally administered round of life (Goffman, 1968: 11).
"Total institutions (such as prisons, boarding schools, psychiatric hospitals, concentration camps, etc. ) are distinctive and have much in common" (Goffman, 1968: 15) because, as Goffman points out, they depart from the basic social arrangements in modern western society "that the individual tends to sleep, play and work in different places with different co-participants, under different authorities and without an overall rational plan" (Goffman, 1968: 17).
Glimpses inside the total institution
It is very difficult to appreciate what life is like in jail or prison so I have selected a few videos, and stories for you
Please listen to Ismael Nazario who speaks about his experience in Rikers as a youth https://www.ted.com/talks/ismael_nazario_what_i_learned_as_a_kid_in_jail?language=en#t-671125
Also, please read a piece published by the Marshall project here https://www.themarshallproject.org/2018/07/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-prisoner
Finally, hear the story of Mr. Melendez who spent 17 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. Now exonerated, he has visited UTA and spoken about this experience. He paints a vivid picture of those 17 years here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k6C7ZVhaHE
Why is working in prisons important for social workers?
Criminal justice system is marked by the confluence of race, class, gender, and inequality in the United States
Mass incarceration has been called one the most pressing social problems of our time (Mauer & Chesney-Lind, 2002)
The CJ system is fragmented
Over 50,000 different agencies responsible
Prisons account for the fastest growing segment of government employment (nearly 750,000 people in 2004)
Most people are imprisoned for non-violent crimes
Remember that Race, Class, Gender Matter
African American men disproportionately imprisoned
Women account for the fastest growing prison population
African American women: 571% increase in 20 years
Latinas: 131% increase in 20 years
Caucasian women: 75% increase in 20 years
More women are incarcerated per capita for drug crimes than men (about 34% of women and 19% of men)
60% of men and 40% of women unemployed at arrest, 1/3 earned less than 5000$ last year.
Privatization of prisons – total institutions and turning a profit for shareholders
Beck, A.J. (2000). Prisoners in 1999. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics; Guerino, P., Harrison, P.M., & Sabol, P.M. (2011). Prisoners in 2010. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics. Prisoners in 1999 available online here: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/p99.pdf
Private prisons in Te ...
Jails and PrisonsLooking inside total institutionsDefini.docxdonnajames55
Jails and Prisons
Looking inside total institutions
Definition of total institution
Canadian Erving Goffman coined this term
He wrote, “A total institution may be defined as a place of residence and work where a large number of like-situated individuals cut off from the wider society for an appreciable period of time together lead an enclosed formally administered round of life (Goffman, 1968: 11).
"Total institutions (such as prisons, boarding schools, psychiatric hospitals, concentration camps, etc. ) are distinctive and have much in common" (Goffman, 1968: 15) because, as Goffman points out, they depart from the basic social arrangements in modern western society "that the individual tends to sleep, play and work in different places with different co-participants, under different authorities and without an overall rational plan" (Goffman, 1968: 17).
Glimpses inside the total institution
It is very difficult to appreciate what life is like in jail or prison so I have selected a few videos, and stories for you
Please listen to Ismael Nazario who speaks about his experience in Rikers as a youth https://www.ted.com/talks/ismael_nazario_what_i_learned_as_a_kid_in_jail?language=en#t-671125
Also, please read a piece published by the Marshall project here https://www.themarshallproject.org/2018/07/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-prisoner
Finally, hear the story of Mr. Melendez who spent 17 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. Now exonerated, he has visited UTA and spoken about this experience. He paints a vivid picture of those 17 years here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k6C7ZVhaHE
Why is working in prisons important for social workers?
Criminal justice system is marked by the confluence of race, class, gender, and inequality in the United States
Mass incarceration has been called one the most pressing social problems of our time (Mauer & Chesney-Lind, 2002)
The CJ system is fragmented
Over 50,000 different agencies responsible
Prisons account for the fastest growing segment of government employment (nearly 750,000 people in 2004)
Most people are imprisoned for non-violent crimes
Remember that Race, Class, Gender Matter
African American men disproportionately imprisoned
Women account for the fastest growing prison population
African American women: 571% increase in 20 years
Latinas: 131% increase in 20 years
Caucasian women: 75% increase in 20 years
More women are incarcerated per capita for drug crimes than men (about 34% of women and 19% of men)
60% of men and 40% of women unemployed at arrest, 1/3 earned less than 5000$ last year.
Privatization of prisons – total institutions and turning a profit for shareholders
Beck, A.J. (2000). Prisoners in 1999. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics; Guerino, P., Harrison, P.M., & Sabol, P.M. (2011). Prisoners in 2010. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics. Prisoners in 1999 available online here: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/p99.pdf
Private prisons in Te.
Minorities use social media frequently but minority health advocacy groups have not fully capitalized on social media to build communities and influence health behaviors. While some preliminary findings show that social media may help replicate real-world social bonds and social influence, most groups only use Facebook similarly to traditional media by sharing studies and promoting events rather than engaging followers or targeting patient navigators. For social media to decrease healthcare disparities, minority health groups need to write more personally, listen to followers, and scaffold interactions to encourage new health behaviors.
This document provides an overview of Ellis Westwood from Ascentum and the Share Your Story, Shape Your Care project.
The key points are:
1. Ascentum is a public involvement firm in Ottawa that led the Share Your Story, Shape Your Care project to gather input from residents of Northwest Ontario on health care priorities.
2. Ellis Westwood is the project lead who has over 10 years of experience in public affairs, policy and communications.
3. The Share Your Story project used online tools like Choicebook and a story submission form to engage over 800 residents of Northwest Ontario and gather their stories and ideas on health care. Analysis of the qualitative data informed the region's health care plan.
This document discusses the implications of the Care Act 2014 for people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness (MEH). It describes how MEH involves a combination of severe issues like addiction, health problems, and trauma. It also discusses how VOICES of Stoke developed a "communication aid" or toolkit to help articulate MEH individuals' needs to social services for assessment. The toolkit aimed to improve collaboration between services and increase MEH groups' access to support under the Care Act. Feedback showed the toolkit helped clarify needs and led to more appropriate assessments.
Qualitative Research on Health as a Human Right in Lewis & Clark County, Mont...Purvi P. Patel
The final presentation of my Applied Learning Experience Presentation (ALE), the thesis requirement for my Masters of Public Health degree. The National Economic and Social Rights Initiative (NESRI) served as the host organization for my project. The final community presentation/defense was presented to the Tufts Medical School community in December 2009.
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The job is just to read each individual peer post that I put there.docxarmitageclaire49
The job is just to read each individual peer post that I put there and respond to them with a response of 3-4 sentences long
Peer #1
For the Research Assignment, I have chosen to focus on an area of Healthcare that rarely gets the
attention it deserves Mental health. I
chose this topic because I am personally effected by it and so are many millions of Americans. Mental illness is also one of the leading causes of
death in our nation and one life is lost as a result of suicide, abuse or incarceration every 17mins in the United States. Mental illness has been my
area of focus throughout this program and the advocacy and participatory philosophy will be useful for the final project because it suggests that “
that research inquiry needs to be intertwined with politics and a political agenda” (Creswell, p.9). I do believe that mental health has a specific
agenda for a study and that there has been constant aim for reform in healthcare and mental health. This social issue is definitely pertinent right
now and topics that address it such as “empowerment, inequality, oppression, domination, suppression, and alienation” (Creswell, p.9), and are
really the focus of the study. The goal of this project for me, is to provide a voice to participants and give them the ability address the concerns that
will lead to reform.
According to Kemmis and Wilkinson (1998) this philosophy offers four key features of the advocacy/participatory framework of inquiry:
1. Participatory actions are focused on bringing about change, and at the end of this type of study, researchers create an action agenda for change.
2. It is focused on freeing individuals from societal constraints, which is why the study begins with an important issue currently in society.
3. It aims to create a political debate so that change will occur.
4. Since advocacy/participatory researchers engage participants as active contributors to the research, it is a collaborative experience.
Research Problem Statement
My Vision is to Provide members of the community with the opportunities and education needed to prevent death due to suicide, acts of self-harm
and the traumatic impact of mental illness. By promoting resilience, the enhancement of community resources, conflict resolution and support for
individuals, families and the communities of those who suffer with mental disorders, illness or have a sudden mental health crisis. The target
population includes all individuals within Chatham County, with unmet mental health needs. These individuals are currently not being served by
traditional methods due to financial, structural, and personal barriers including access and stigma. Untreated mental health issues of these
individuals put them at risk for exacerbation of physical health problems, suicide attempts, premature moves to long-term care se.
Salford Jewish Community Health Research Report 2016Jonny Wineberg
This document summarizes the key findings of a research report on the health needs of Jewish communities in Salford, England. The research had five stages: 1) recruiting and training peer researchers, 2) focus groups led by peer researchers, 3) developing a quantitative survey, 4) administering the survey, and 5) creating a report and recommendations. Some initial themes from focus groups included concerns about immunizations, special educational needs assessments, and mental health services. The report provides details on demographics of survey respondents, health behaviors like fruit/vegetable and alcohol consumption, views on exercise, and hospital usage. It identifies opportunities to improve health education, access to services, and engagement between the community and NHS Salford
1. Access to Health Care in Old Fadama
An Urban Informal Settlement in Ghana
Master’s Thesis
Department of Society and Globalisation (ISG),
Roskilde University (RUC)
Submitted 6th of July, 2015
By
Sofie Yung Mitschke
2. Research area
Old Fadama is one of the
largest urban informal
settlements in West Africa
Grown into a local community
with numerous of shops,
private schools, mosques
and public toilets and baths.
Estimated 80.000 residents
who have migrated from
other parts of country mainly
Northern Ghana
Electronic dumpsite causing
a significant health threat to
the people
3. Problem statement
How do economic, social and cultural characteristics of the
local residents, living in the urban informal settlement in
Ghana, influence their access to health care services? And,
how are medical care providers able to address the local
residents’ health needs?
Sub-research questions
1. How do the local resident’s health knowledge, attitude and
beliefs influence their willingness to seek health care?
2. How do social and financial conditions of the local residents
influence their ability to use health services?
3. What types of services do conventional health care
practitioners provide for the local residents?
5. Preparations before fieldwork in Ghana
Research on study area
Applied for travel grants (Danida Travel Grant, Africa Nordic, Oticon
Fond, Dansk Tennis Fond)
Developed a plan/schedule for field work (time-period, interviews,
deadlines etc. ) and budget
Contacted relevant organisations and people in my network,
announcing my arrival
Contacted local translator
Contacted journalist at Globalnyt (ulandsnyt.dk)
6. Data collection in Old Fadama
Meeting with local
translator before going to
the field
Consulted with community
chiefs and other local
authorities
Walk around and got an
overview of the area
7. Focus Group Discussions
10 focus group interviews (five male groups and five female groups)
Selection of participants
Introduced myself in the local language
Ethical considerations
8. Class exercise
In the three scenarios below, you are conducting a focus group discussion with local residents in Old
Fadama. You want to find out how the residents behave/act when they get sick. What health providers
do they seek and why?
1. Scenario
During the focus group discussion, there is one person who dominate the conversation and the rest
are not participating. How would you involve the rest of group in the discussion?
2. Scenario
During the focus group discussion you ask the questions below, but the participants do not understand
your questions. How would you rephrase them?
What diseases do you think most people here in your community get infected by?
Are you familiar with any organizations, NGO’s or associations that work with health issues in
your community?
3. Scenario
During the focus group discussion one of the participants starts talking about the on-going conflict
between traditional tribes in Northern Ghana where he/she has migrated from. You wish to lead the
conversation back to your topic about health care in Old Fadama. How would you do that?
9. Advantages (Successes) Limitations (challenges)
How groups of people think, feel and react about
a particular topic
The group dynamic generated new perspectives
on a topic
It provide an idea of shared views or not shared
views
I was able to interact directly with respondents
(allows clarification, follow-up questions)
Reaching more reluctant people who are often
the most vulnerable
Ensuring active participation
Covering in depth perceptions on a particular
issue
Risk of power hierarchies among the participants
Social tensions between the participants
Moderator bias
10. The moderator role
Short and specific questions
Not too many questions – keep it
simple!
Make the conversation as ’natural’
as possible
Body language and energetic tone
of voice
Memorize the questions and try
not to look at the interview guide
A good relation and collaboration
with the local translator
11. Time-line of data collection in Accra, Ghana
11th-
18th of
February
: Focus
group
interview
s with
local
resident
s of Old
Fadama
19th-20th
of
February:
Interviews
with drug
store
owners in
Old
Fadama
26th of
February
:
Interview
with
Medical
Doctor
2th of
March:
Interview
with
NGO,
Housing
the
Masses
3th of
March:
Intervie
w with
Ministr
y of
Health
12th of
March:
Interview
with Social
Service
(A.M.A)
16th of
March:
Observati
on study
of Poly-
clinic in
James
Town
12. Unpredictability in the data-collection
process
The importance of local drugstores also called chemical sellers
Trust in traditional health practitioners
Low tendency to use formal health institutions
Local drugstores are the link between the local residents in Old Fadama
and the formal health system
Change in the direction of my research
13. More findings…
Illness level is an important factor for the local residents’ willingness
to seek health care
“You only go to hospital when you cannot get up... When you can’t do
things on your own. For here, you go to hospital when you don’t have any
control over your body… Because people here don’t like hospital... Some
say the hospitals are not good others say they waste time...“(Annex 6, p.
4)
Social network enables the local residents to gain financial access to
health care service
“…as we come to a place like this we are all one...“ (Annex 8, p. 3)
The low tendency to seek health care increase health care expenses
14. Reflections after the fieldwork and submission of my thesis
Too much data! Data-collection is very time-consuming
A different theoretical framework
More critical towards the local residents in Old Fadama
(validity)
Only few focus group interviews were very useful
More focus on gender perspective and traditional medicine
Informal settlements means that they are not legally permittted to live and build
The local residents have on their own initiative without support from the government build school, shops ect.
Northen Ghana poor than the Southern part. Most of them are economic migrants who have come to area looking for better oppotunities. They send money back to their families.
HUSK induktiv – deduktiv
Afprøver teori i praksis
5. A local translator are very imporant if you want to conduct field work with poor and vulnerable groups, because they often don’t speak English. I knew Mohamed through a former Intern at the Danish Embassy in Ghana.
6.I had two agendas: 1) Made my work more important and I could use when I wanted to get interviews with ’important people’.
I met with my local translator Mohammed at a quite place, where we could prepare for the fieldwork. I informed him about the what 1) the purpose of our work, 2) what specifically and practically we should be doing in Old Fadama, 3) What was his role as a local translator, 4) What was my role. I also wanted his advice from him. He was the one who are knows the local community and conditions… I have these ideas, do you think its possible? I also had some question, which I could not find answers home in Denmark. Fx. Where they any health clinics in Old Fadama.
As you all probably know, traditional authorities and non-state actors often have more legitimacy among the population than the government. Old Fadama is no exception, traditional leaders and local authorities have control over the area, and therefore my local translator Mohamed took me to see some of the local leaders.
I explained why I was here. I made it very clear that I was only a student and not able to contribute with any financial support. However, I emphasised that my presence in Old Fadama was an opportunity to draw attention to the challenges in their community. As an example, I told them that I was going to write an article in a Danish newspaper about my work in Old Fadama, and thereby inform people in Denmark about Old Fadama. I also mentioned that I was going to interview government officials in the Ministry and confront them with the problems in Old Fadama.
1. The division of men and women in the focus group interviews was based on previous field work experience and existing research challenges of engaging women in active participation and in consideration of gender perspectives. Men and women may see things differently due to gender roles.
2. Selection of participants and organizing the focus groups
- By approaching either women or men sitting in groups on benches, in front of the local shops or in other locations in Old Fadama.
I considered it to be too difficult to organize groups in a narrower age group and I decided to apply a broad age group from 18-50 years when searching for participants.
3. Presentation before starting the interviews. I told them I was here to learn from them.
4. Ethical Considerations:
- We informed aboyt the conditions of the interview: 1) they would not receive any financial payment for their participation, and 2) we made sure that all participants approved an audiotaping of the conversation
3) they were entitled to leave the conversation at any point they felt the need to do so. This led to participants left the conversation before the interview was finished due to work or other errands, which affected the size of the groups.
3. As you just told me… you have all migrated hre because of the conflict at home… so when you come here to Old Fadama… how is the health conditions affecting your lives here?
Pros and cons of the applied method.
The group dynamic - advantage
1. And 2. During my first focus group interview, I realized that I had too many questions and the particpants found it difficilt to understand my questions. When I came back. I listened to interview, and then I cut down on the number of questions and made the question shorter and more specific.
If you have time – find question from your interview guide
3. It was a challenges for me to make the discussion natural. Sometimes I felt like they were waiting for me to give ask them a question. I tried to address this may telling them that this a just like a normal conversation, you are free to tell everything you want…. We are here to learn from you.
I was very active during the focus group. We joked and fun , but that also fit my personality! I reccomend that you find your own style, cuz that will come out more naturally.
I felt very safe with Mohamed. I trusted him. We were team. Evert morning we said ”SO-MO”. I also had to correct Mohamed somtimes. He was very tried some days and I got the feeling that we sometimes added his own lines to the translation to make it more
Before and after every interview we elaborated.
-Bottom-up. The views and perception should shape the following work. This led to unexpecting findings The local drugstores
I began the field study in Old Fadama where the aim was to learn from the local people. It was important that it was the perceptions and experiences of the local residents in Old Fadama that “shaped” the further fieldwork process, and not interviews with other stakeholders such as politicians, NGOs or other professionals. However, a data collection is not a linear process but instead dynamic in the sense that ideas are used to understand data, and data are used to change our ideas.
Because my fieldwork took unexpected directions and I found out many things that would be interesting to further examine, I ended up with too much data.
Before I went to Ghana, I wanted to examine the political challenges, which is why I interviewed government offcials and NGOs. When I came back to Denmark and began wrtiting my report, I realized that it was not possible. There were simple not enough ’space’ in my report to cover this subject.
Had an idea before going to the field that I was going to undertake a examination of the formal health institutions
- The importance of local drugstores
As I have told before, I had too many interviews. I did not have a realistic
2. There were only few focus group interviews that where really useful.