A5014040970- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Physical Activity and Health
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Ego Development and Educational Practices
- Sex work and related issues
- Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
Anglia Ruskin University
2016-2024
Abbott (United States)
2023
University of Central Florida
2023
Regis University
2014-2017
Jefferson College
2017
Thomas Jefferson University
2017
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
2017
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
2016
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
2013
Experiencing conflict and displacement can have a negative impact on an individual's mental health. Currently, prevalence of health disorders (MHDs) at the primary care level in post-conflict areas within Northern Province Sri Lanka is unknown. We aimed to explore this conflict-affected populations attending care, using structured package validated screening tools for MHDs. This cross-sectional study determine factors related Province, Lanka. A interview was conducted with internally...
In recent years, there has been a shift in the literature towards identifying how ongoing stress adversely affects mental health beyond effect of direct exposure to war-related violence. The goal current study was investigate relationship between displacement-related stressors and trauma symptom severity. Participants (N = 1015) were recruited from primary healthcare clinics (PHCs) Northern Sri Lanka completed demographic displacement history questionnaire, Stressful Life Events Checklist,...
Abstract Background Adolescence can be difficult to navigate and the post-conflict environment in Jaffna Province, Sri Lanka compounds existing issues for adolescents. Conduct problems, hyperactivity along with emotional problems are challenges faced by adolescents, particularly fragile, settings. This study was a non-randomized controlled trial carried out 4 educational zones over 6 months. The implemented yoga-based intervention package: two types of slow breathing 5-6 min,...
Forcibly displaced individuals typically encounter daily stressors, which can negatively impact mental health above and beyond direct exposure to war-related violence, trauma loss. Understanding the perspectives of war affected communities regarding stressors enhance integration into local primary care. The aim current study was explore how are conceptualized in a post-conflict setting. Data collection completed with 53 adult participants who were recruited from healthcare clinics Northern...
Asset-based approaches to improve citizen wellbeing and address inequalities are now being adopted by public health practitioners. There is some evidence that participatory the promotion of community assets have capacity mitigate against social determinants generate disparities. However, questions remain about how they work in practice. This paper reports on research carried out provide insight into a diverse range support (or not) vulnerable citizens an improved understanding people's lived...
Abstract Background Understanding and addressing the unmet mental health needs burden in Northern Province of Sri Lanka is subject COMGAP-S two-phase study. Phase Two involves implementation World Health Organization’s Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) primary healthcare settings. As part contextual adaptation mhGAP, eleven videos provided mhGAP training package have been re-filmed by a local team. We investigated challenges, barriers good practices this effort from point view team participants....
Sri Lanka's healthcare systems attempts to provides access universal services for all citizens and is designed be free of out-of-pocket payments. Despite a 30-year civil conflict, natural disasters, COVID-19, the system within country remains robust strong. However, due lack formalized pathways centralized record keeping, pattern service utilization still relatively unknown, which raises concerns regarding effective allocation scarce resources efficiency referral pathways. To address this...
Until recently the healthcare system in England was based on a commissioning/provider model. However, this has been replaced with an Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) approach, aimed at improving health and wellbeing reducing inequalities through local collaborative partnerships public sector organizations, community groups, social enterprise organizations other agencies. Part of new approach is emphasis role assets (i.e., resources), that are considered integral to promoting positive outcomes....
Each year at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) Annual Scientific Sessions meeting, collaborative think tanks involving interventional cardiologists, administrative partners, and members of industry are convened each SCAI clinical practice area to discuss topics interest group. This document presents proceedings 2023 Peripheral Think Tank session, which focused on training in vascular interventions. The goals this discussion were identify current gaps needs...
Sri Lanka has a long history of armed conflict and natural disasters increasing the risk mental health disorders in population. Due to lack specialist services, there is treatment gap between those seeking able access services. The aim this research programme integrate services into primary care meet needs postconflict This stepped wedge cluster design randomised clinical trial WHO Gap Action Programme training intervention. We will provide 10-day practitioners 23 randomly selected...
<p>Forcibly displaced individuals typically encounter daily stressors, which can negatively impact mental health above and beyond direct exposure to war-related violence, trauma loss. Understanding the perspectives of war affected communities regarding stressors enhance integration into local primary care. The aim current study was explore how are conceptualized in a post-conflict setting. Data collection completed with 53 adult participants who were recruited from healthcare clinics...
<p>Forcibly displaced individuals typically encounter daily stressors, which can negatively impact mental health above and beyond direct exposure to war-related violence, trauma loss. Understanding the perspectives of war affected communities regarding stressors enhance integration into local primary care. The aim current study was explore how are conceptualized in a post-conflict setting. Data collection completed with 53 adult participants who were recruited from healthcare clinics...
PURPOSE: College students spend a majority of their day in sedentary behavior. Sedentary behavior has been shown to be detrimental as it relates cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Increasing total daily energy expenditure can useful strategy limit the tendency for weight gain risk chronic disease development. Therefore, aim present study is investigate strategies classroom environment that will increase expenditure. METHODS: Thirty university (19-24 years) participated this study. Each...