Abstract The prevalence of domestic abuse against women has been estimated as high one in four. risk is particularly for who are younger, economically dependent, unemployed and with children. Research about the factors that maintain situations generally focused separately on coping strategies women, barriers to leaving relationship perpetrators' means abuse. In this study we used a community psychology perspective seek broader understanding what maintains abuse, order suggest interventions...

Somali women are infrequently screened for breast or cervical cancer, and there is a paucity of evidence-based interventions to increase cancer screening in this community. In order create culturally relevant intervention living Minnesota, we sought understand what immigrant know about the attitudes toward cultural barriers screen as well factors that would facilitate screening. partnership with community-based organization, New American Community Services (NACS), focus groups were conducted...

IntroductionBlack men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at nearly twice the rate of white and underrepresented in research, including validation studies new clinical tools (e.g., genomic testing). Because healthcare system mistrust has contributed to these disparities for centuries, black may be less inclined pursue novel testing, identification facilitators their participation research remains warranted.MethodsA community-engaged approach involving a partnership community organization was...

Food pantries serve households in need, including many with a family member diet-related chronic disease, yet data on client priorities to inform hunger relief practices are lacking. We used statewide survey Minnesota determine needs and of food pantry clients 2017 2019 identify how well met those 2019.Our was administered 2019. were mailed 25 surveys each, instructions for administering the anonymously clients. Descriptive analyses compared foods services often they available at 2019.The...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the key components services for people with advanced heart failure from multiple perspectives and recommend how care might be delivered in line UK policies on long-term conditions, palliative end-of-life care. Serial interviews were conducted over 2 years patients, case-linked family carers professionals (n =162); followed by four focus groups involving =32). There 36 patients failure, 30 62 included a health region various models. Participants...

Background Social dimensions of health are known to contribute what is often termed “patient complexity,” which particularly common among patients with multimorbidity. Health-care professionals require tools help them identify and manage these aspects patient needs. Objectives To examine: (i) the Patient Centered Assessment Method (PCAM), a tool for assessing complexity in ways that sensitive biopsychosocial health, primary care settings Scotland; (ii) impact PCAM on referral patterns its...

Abstract In this paper, we describe our research review, commissioned by 'the Gift of Thomas Pocklington', into the opinions visually impaired people on visual impairment research. We interviewed 37 across Central Region, Scotland. Our findings suggest areas need for research, both concerning what is researched and how it researched. make recommendations future addressing resource methodological issues. increasing resources recruiting participants multimedia dissemination (e.g. audio tape,...

Based on the findings of study `Tell me truth': A subjective understanding diagnosis disclosure (Pratt & Wilkinson, 2001), this article proposes a psychosocial model for experience people with dementia. The operates two main aspects, combined desire and/or ability to know diagnosis, and social context that surrounds an individual. these aspects are inexorably linked represented as axes. There four `quadrants' in model: detachment, distress, maximizing coping, decline denial. individual...

Routinely conducting case finding (also commonly referred to as screening) in patients with chronic illness for depression primary care appears have little impact. We explored the views and experiences of nurses, doctors managers understand how implementation finding/screening might impact on its effectiveness. Two complementary qualitative focus group studies professionals including managers, five practices Community Health Partnerships, were conducted Scotland. identified several features...

Up to 80% of the adult homeless population use tobacco, and smoking cessation programs could offer an important opportunity address preventable mortality morbidity for this population. This faces serious challenges cessation, including impact social environment.

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is crucial for reducing transmission and severity, but vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge. The study explored community actions initiatives addressing among Somali immigrant communities in cities Upper Midwest, USA, Western Norway, focusing on trust factors comparing members of diaspora two distinct social cultural contexts. Qualitative collective case studies were conducted, involving 14 semi-structured interviews with key...

Emerging models of subjective experience, awareness and coping in early-stage dementia may usefully be enhanced by incorporating a temporal perspective. As an initial step this direction, we undertook prospective one-year follow-up participants with diagnosis Alzheimer's disease whose accounts had contributed to the development Clare's phenomenological model continuum dementia. All 12 from original study completed interview one year later. Interpretative analysis was used identify emergent...

Screening rates for breast and cervical cancer Muslim women in the United States are low, particularly first-generation immigrants. Interpretations of faith represent some barriers screening. Working to understand how influences screening Somali women, working with community identify utilize faith-based assets promoting screening, may lead life-saving changes behaviors.We partnered an Imam develop messages addressing concerns modesty predetermination testing A total five focus groups were...

Eastern Africa has the highest rates of cervical cancer incidence (42.7 per 100,000) and mortality (27.6 100,000), substantially higher than worldwide (14.0 (6.8 100,000). The purpose this study was to explore facilitators barriers screening human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among Somali refugee women their children.Focus group discussions were conducted in August 2016. Investigators performed systematic, comparative, thematic data analyses.The 31 participants ranged from 23 64 years...

Abstract Genetic counseling research requires a comprehensive approach since it frequently serves as the foundation for clinical care practice. students play pivotal role in advancing profession, they contribute significant proportion of conducted within genetic community. However, prevailing trend convenience sampling counselors has limited diversity perspectives student projects. This article promotes strategy greater inclusivity and equity by emphasizing community‐engaged empowered...

Objectives: This research provides the first test of feasibility recruiting postpartum doulas and depressed mothers for a peer support intervention study begins to evaluate benefit doula telephone at-risk mothers. Methods: The authors recruited from national organizations, supporters nursing referrals, with depressive symptoms 3 local hospitals, medical practices, Web sites, community organizations. Participating were randomized groups—postpartum doula, support, control group. Surveys...

Care continuity during transitions between the hospital and home requires reliable communication providers settings an understanding of social determinants that influence recovery.The coordinating intervention uses real time alerts, delivered directly to primary care practice for complex chronically ill patients discharged from acute setting, facilitate nurse coordinator led telephone outreach. The incorporates claims-based risk stratification prioritize follow-up assessment health using...

Purpose Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) patients have a wide array of often negative experiences when accessing health care, may encounter insensitive or subcompetent care; thus, the authors conducted qualitative study with at one family medicine residency clinic to assess how primary care clinics can improve for TGNC patients. Method In 2015, held three separate focus groups Smiley’s Family Medicine Clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They invited diverse participants who accessed...