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Medical interpreters are indispensable in healthcare, breaking down language barriers to restore autonomy to patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). By facilitating clear communication, they enable these patients to understand and make informed choices about their treatment options. However, their role extends beyond translation; medical interpreters also advocate for LEP patients within a healthcare system that can often be unjust.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFElevating Marginalized Student Experiences of Belonging in the Life Sciences: A Qualitative Case Study Approach.
CBE Life Sci Educ
December 2024
Department of Biological Sciences, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695.
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- College students from marginalized identities in STEM feel more engaged and likely to stay in their fields when they sense a sense of belonging in their classes and departments.
- The study involved interviews with 27 undergraduate life science students at a predominantly white institution, focusing on their experiences and perceptions of diversity and inclusion efforts within their biology department.
- Key findings highlighted three important themes: inclusive teaching methods, supportive co-curricular resources, and a more humanized approach to life sciences education, emphasizing the need for authenticity and intention in these strategies to enhance belonging for all students.
Protecting Anonymity in Rural Locales: The Use of Composite Narratives in Intimate Partner Violence Research.
Qual Health Res
December 2024
Department of Health Promotion and Policy, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA.
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- - Protecting participant identities in intimate partner violence (IPV) research is crucial, especially in small rural areas where anonymity is hard to maintain due to close-knit communities.
- - Using composite narratives—blending details from multiple interviews into one story—can help ensure the anonymity of survivors while highlighting important themes.
- - This paper explores how composite narratives not only safeguard identities but also enhance empathy and understanding of IPV issues, ultimately aiding intervention and training efforts.
Women travelling solo or with other women across Australia: A montage of narratives.
J Women Aging
December 2024
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia.
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- Increasing numbers of women are pursuing itinerant lifestyles in Australia, challenging traditional views of women as they age and expanding their ambitions beyond conventional roles.
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Mitigating the Stigma of Mental Illness: The Impact of Story-Telling in the Black Community.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2024
School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA.
Racial/ethnic minorities, including the Black community, experience stigma as a significant barrier to mental health care, with fears of being devalued or discriminated against deterring individuals from seeking help. Racial stigma further exacerbates mental health issues and negatively influences perceptions of service utilization. To address this, our research team partnered with a national non-profit storytelling organization to develop and evaluate a virtual narrative storytelling intervention series that amplifies the voices and experiences of Black Americans living with mental illness and addiction.
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