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Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) �� Chapter

Zoe Atsaidis — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:01:28 +0000

Abstract

CCGHR is an organization that promotes equity in health by providing a platform for students and professionals to engage in topics related to global health research. CCGHR promotes the distribution and production of knowledge by coordinating its student chapters, advocating for change in policy, facilitating country partnerships, and providing many other programs.

Building A Community of Practice through Online Knowledge Translation: Lessons from the Listening to One Another to Grow Strong (LTOA) Program

Leah Birch — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 20:54:12 +0000

Abstract

The �� Journal of Global Health

Leslie Brown — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 20:29:18 +0000

Abstract

The �� Journal of Global Health is a peer-reviewed, student-run publication that seeks to amplify global health issues, topics at the intersection of social, biomedical, environmental, global, and local perspectives on health, and the interdisciplinary health research being done by �� students. Past issues can also be found online.

Our goals are to provide a platform for students to express their work and views, and a forum for our writers and editors to develop their skills.

Stories of Pediatric Practitioners with/in Indigenous Communities: A Guide to Becoming Culturally Safer

Naomie Gamondele — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:23:14 +0000

Abstract

In this presentation we will discuss cultural safety practices in remote Indigenous communities and how we as practitioners can be culturally safer when working with these communities. We will explore the journey of several practitioners who work with Indigenous communities across Canada and New Zealand.

The Girlfesto Virtual Exhibition: Female-led Policy Making to Combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in South African and Canadian contexts

Sabrina Gill (She/Her) — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:22:08 +0000

Abstract CONTENT WARNING:

This project discusses sexual and gender-based violence, rape, racism, and colonization.

Please view the virtual exhibition of the Girlfesto via this link: bit.ly/Girlfesto

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on The Provision of Maternal Health Services in Nunavik, Quebec

Miriam Gladstone — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:20:22 +0000

Abstract

Migrant youth and wellbeing: Assessing young people’s participation in a community-based welcome program during the COVID-19 pandemic

Emilia Gonzalez; Monica Ruiz-casares — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:35:10 +0000

Abstract Background.

�� Students Friends of Médecins sans Frontières: Providing Support to an International Humanitarian Organization at the University Level

Joy Hannam; Eliza Yadav; Hilliard Wolfe — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:10:41 +0000

Abstract

The Utility of Mobile Technology in Medical Interpretation: A Literature Review of Current Practices

Xinyu Ji; Ellen Chow — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 23:51:22 +0000

Abstract Objectives:

Language barriers limit healthcare access. However, professional interpretation usage is infrequent due to high cost and poor interpreter availability. Healthcare-oriented mobile applications are becoming more accepted and may help alleviate this burden. This literature review aims to better understand the utility of mobile technology in healthcare interpretation. Specifically, the objective of this review is to synthesize the feasibility, outcome, and challenges of implementing technological medical interpretation services.

Health services management research priorities in primary health care for underserved areas of Eastern São Paulo, Brazil

Amanda Marcinowska — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 23:11:08 +0000

Abstract Objective:

To determine the top health services management research priorities in primary health care within the underserved areas of Eastern São Paulo, Brazil.

Optimization of Ultra-Fast Plasmonic RT-PCR for Detection of E. coli Water Contamination and Use in Point-of-Care Microbial Infection Diagnostics

Alexandra Maters — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 23:02:55 +0000

Abstract

A Framework for Student-Led Interprofessional Global Health Education During COVID-19

Anne Nguyen; Lucille Xiang; Hailey Blanchard; Radhika Chhibber — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:54:32 +0000

Abstract Objective

This study aims to understand how interprofessional collaboration on GH themes supplements existing curricula while also recognizing how knowledge gained in the Interprofessional Global Health Course (IPGHC) was applied to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Community Health and Social Medicine Incubator (CHASM): Driving Student-Community Partnerships for Health

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:31:28 +0000

Abstract

The Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) Incubator is an interdisciplinary social impact venture that improves the health outcomes of local, historically marginalized Montreal communities. CHASM encourages students to identify a concrete health need in an underprivileged population, and co-create a project in partnership with community organizations to address it. Student projects are given a framework to scale their ideas. This includes:

Impact of Game Jam Learning on Cultural Safety in Colombian Medical Education: Communicating Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Juan Pimentel; Dr. Anne Cockcroft; Dr. Neil Andersson — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:34:11 +0000

Abstract Background:

Game jams (events to create educational games) could provide an engaging learning environment for cultural safety training of Millennial medical students. We aimed to determine whether medical student participation in a game jam on cultural safety is more effective than more conventional education in changing self-reported intended patient-oriented behavior and confidence in transcultural skills.

What happens when indigenous communities mobilize to promote wellbeing in Guatemala?

Katherine Pizarro — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:16:09 +0000

Abstract Background:

Despite high levels of substance use, domestic violence and psychological distress among indigenous communities in Guatemala, community-based interventions, which have the potential to address upstream determinants, are lacking. We aimed to explore impacts and change mechanisms of a participatory, dialogue-based intervention to improve psychosocial health and wellbeing in indigenous communities in Guatemala.

Americas

Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) ������ Chapter

Building A Community of Practice through Online Knowledge Translation: Lessons from the Listening to One Another to Grow Strong (LTOA) Program

The ������ Journal of Global Health

Stories of Pediatric Practitioners with/in Indigenous Communities: A Guide to Becoming Culturally Safer

The Girlfesto Virtual Exhibition: Female-led Policy Making to Combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in South African and Canadian contexts

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on The Provision of Maternal Health Services in Nunavik, Quebec

Migrant youth and wellbeing: Assessing young people’s participation in a community-based welcome program during the COVID-19 pandemic

������ Students Friends of Médecins sans Frontières: Providing Support to an International Humanitarian Organization at the University Level

The Utility of Mobile Technology in Medical Interpretation: A Literature Review of Current Practices

Health services management research priorities in primary health care for underserved areas of Eastern São Paulo, Brazil

Optimization of Ultra-Fast Plasmonic RT-PCR for Detection of E. coli Water Contamination and Use in Point-of-Care Microbial Infection Diagnostics

A Framework for Student-Led Interprofessional Global Health Education During COVID-19

The Community Health and Social Medicine Incubator (CHASM): Driving Student-Community Partnerships for Health

Impact of Game Jam Learning on Cultural Safety in Colombian Medical Education: Communicating Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

What happens when indigenous communities mobilize to promote wellbeing in Guatemala?

Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) �� Chapter

The �� Journal of Global Health

�� Students Friends of Médecins sans Frontières: Providing Support to an International Humanitarian Organization at the University Level