Building Mental Health Research Capacity in Kenya: a South-North Collaboration
AbstractThis paper describes a mental health capacity-building partnership between the University of Nairobi (UON) and the University of Washington (UW) that was built upon a foundational 30-year HIV/AIDS research training collaboration between the two institutions. With funding from the US National Institute of Mental Health Medical Education Program Initiative (MEPI), UW and UON faculty collaborated to develop and offer a series of workshops in research methods, grant writing, and manuscript publication for UON faculty and postgraduate students committed to mental health research. UON and UW scientists provided ongoing m...
Source: Global Social Welfare - October 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The Evolution of Positive Youth Development as a Key International Development Approach
This article addresses the evolution of positive youth development (PYD) in international development and identifies the evidence on PYD in low- to middle-income countries. PYD involves giving youth opportunities for developmentally appropriate structure, emotional support, positive adult interaction, and skills development while engaging youth in making positive contributions to their communities. Given the burgeoning global youth population, it is necessary to examine the stage of adolescence and the recent efforts that have been targeted at this population. A research review examined research on youth development in the...
Source: Global Social Welfare - September 14, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Parenting Programs for Underserved Populations in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Issues of Scientific Integrity and Social Justice
We describe innovative approaches that span the continuum of intervention development, adaptation, optimization, evaluation, implementation, and scale-up of different parenting programs for vulnerable children and families across the world. We conclude by offering specific and pragmatic recommendations to increase access of culturally relevant and effective parenting programs in these communities. (Source: Global Social Welfare)
Source: Global Social Welfare - September 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The Association of Material Hardship with Medication Adherence and Perceived Stress Among People Living with HIV in Rural Zambia
AbstractThe intersection of poverty and HIV/AIDS has exacerbated socioeconomic inequalities in Zambia. For example, the downstream consequences of HIV/AIDS are likely to be severe among the poor. Current research has relied on multidimensional indicators of poverty, which encompass various forms of deprivation, including material. Although comprehensive measures help us understand what constitutes poverty and deprivation, their complexity and scope may hinder the development of appropriate and feasible interventions. These limitations prompted us to examine whether material hardship, a more practicable, modifiable aspect o...
Source: Global Social Welfare - September 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Experiencing Health Services Research in the Global South: a Collaborative Autoethnography of Two Social Work Researchers
In conclusion, we will share lessons learned in forming skills to establish partnerships and where our maternal health collaboration aims to continue to build mutual collaboration across countries. (Source: Global Social Welfare)
Source: Global Social Welfare - September 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The Association of Material Hardship with Medication Adherence and Perceived Stress Among People Living with HIV in Rural Zambia
AbstractThe intersection of poverty and HIV/AIDS has exacerbated socioeconomic inequalities in Zambia. For example, the downstream consequences of HIV/AIDS are likely to be severe among the poor. Current research has relied on multidimensional indicators of poverty, which encompass various forms of deprivation, including material. Although comprehensive measures help us understand what constitutes poverty and deprivation, their complexity and scope may hinder the development of appropriate and feasible interventions. These limitations prompted us to examine whether material hardship, a more practicable, modifiable aspect o...
Source: Global Social Welfare - September 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Experiencing Health Services Research in the Global South: a Collaborative Autoethnography of Two Social Work Researchers
In conclusion, we will share lessons learned in forming skills to establish partnerships and where our maternal health collaboration aims to continue to build mutual collaboration across countries. (Source: Global Social Welfare)
Source: Global Social Welfare - September 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The Politics of Disease Epidemics: a Comparative Analysis of the SARS, Zika, and Ebola Outbreaks
AbstractOver the past few decades, disease outbreaks have become increasingly frequent and widespread. The epicenters of these outbreaks have differed, and could be linked to different economic contexts. Arguably, the responses to these outbreaks have been “political” and inherently burdensome to marginalized populations. Key lessons can be learned from exploring the narratives about the different epidemics in varying income settings. Based on a review of the published medical, social, and political literature, which was accessed using four electr onic databases—PubMed, Sociological Abstracts, Scholars Portal, and We...
Source: Global Social Welfare - September 3, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Household Deficiency in Demand for Water: Do Water Source and Travel Time Matter?
AbstractDespite the massive commitment by policy makers and stakeholders to increase the supply of water to households, many households have a deficiency in their daily quantity of water required for drinking and for general use. This paper focuses on the effect of water source and travelling time on households ’ deficiency in demand for water using the GLSS6 data. A Tobit regression analysis of data on 2843 households reveals that a 1 minute increase in travelling time increases household deficiency in water demand by about 8 l (49%). Also, compared to pipe in dwelling/yard/plot, all other sources of water to the hous...
Source: Global Social Welfare - September 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Optimising Community-Driven Development Through Sage Tradition in Cameroon
AbstractPowering community development requires a re-invention of traditional authority. This paper interrogates this proposition: how does sage tradition engender social resilience and what is the impact of traditional authority on the modern governance architecture? Sage tradition construed culturally as elder-led authority is anchored on wisdom and respect for elders —a pivotal asset in community development transactions. Informed by indigenous knowledge, social capital and asset-based concepts, an empirical account of strategic leadership by the elderly is proffered, uncovering indigenous governance in the North West...
Source: Global Social Welfare - September 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
