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Health promoted by social and community networks of low-income women
This study sought to understand the social and community networks created by women living in a low-income community and their relationship with the development of health care in this social group. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 women participating in a nongovernmental organization in the community, and the data were subjected to content analysis. The analysis highlighted four categories: the community as a large network, formed by multiple interconnected dynamic networks; the network of "aunts", women with an important role in the care of the community, treated as part of the family; the conversation cir...
Source: Cadernos de Saude Publica - August 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Renato Luis Barros Lopes Luis Claudio Ribeiro Deise Moura de Oliveira Source Type: research

Medical pluralism, healthcare utilization and patient wellbeing: The case of Akan cancer patients in Ghana
CONCLUSION: The findings of this research elucidate the relationship between culture and health care choices of cancer patients in Ghana. Increased awareness creation is crucial in eradicating myths surrounding cancers in Ghana.PMID:37490583 | DOI:10.1080/17482631.2023.2238994
Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being - July 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Patience Gyamenah Okyere Asante Chloe Z Tuck Deborah Atobrah Source Type: research

Assessment and Prevention of Lead Poisoning in Refugee Populations
J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2023;34(1):447-465. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2023.0029.ABSTRACTLead is a neurotoxin, and there are no safe blood lead levels identified for children. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to permanently harm the brain, affecting a child's development, intelligence, and academic achievement. In the U.S., refugee children are at an increased risk for lead poisoning. Preventing lead exposure can reduce damage to children's health. It is imperative that clinicians conduct an exposure assessment and offer anticipatory guidance to prevent exposure to lead, especially with sources such as cosmet...
Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved - July 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Lois Wessel Laura Anderko Source Type: research

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