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“It was touching”: Experiences and views of students in the June 3 flood and fire disaster relief response volunteerism in Accra, Ghana [PDF]

Cogent Psychology, 2018
Evidence from Africa on the motivations and experiences of student volunteers in community disaster relief response programs are rare. This study explores the experiences and views of the students who volunteered at the emergency mental health relief ...
Amoako C., Assumeng M. A., Boyatsis R. E., Creswell J. W., Dyregrov A., Feldman R. S., Ghana Psychological Association, Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, Johnson M. K., Myers D. G., Norris F. H., Patel V., Psych Corps, Quarshie E. N. B., Quarshie E. N. B., Shaghaghi A., Taylor J., World Health Organization   +18 more
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Child-focused evaluation: Involving children as their own respondents

African Evaluation Journal, 2023
Background: Undertaking child-focused evaluations using a participatory approach has received recognition in recent years. Such an approach is critical not only to build capacity amongst children and youth but also to increase the rigour, validity and ...
Nanmathi Manian, Eddy J. Walakira, Karen Megazzini, Daniel Oliver, Paul Bangirana, Kato Francis   +5 more
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Relief sculpture and its role in enriching field sculptural work surfaces [PDF]

Journal of Architecture, Art & Humanistic Science, 2023
Research SummaryRelief sculpture has an important role in enriching the surfaces of field sculptural work, due to its multipurpose and aesthetic and functional dimensions that make it spread aesthetic taste by creating artistic methods that enrich the ...
gamal yahya mohamed sedky
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Cultural Sources of Strength and Resilience: A Case Study of Holistic Wellness Boxes for COVID-19 Response in Indigenous Communities

Frontiers in Sociology, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had disproportionately severe impacts on Indigenous peoples in the United States compared to non-Indigenous populations. In addition to the threat of viral infection, COVID-19 poses increased risk for psychosocial stress that ...
Kevalin M. W. Aulandez, Melissa L. Walls, Nicole M. Weiss, Kelley J. Sittner, Stefanie L. Gillson, Elizabeth N. Tennessen, Tara L. Maudrie, Ailee M. Leppi, Emma J. Rothwell, Athena R. Bolton-Steiner, Miigis B. Gonzalez   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of a maternal mental health intervention on intimate partner violence in Northern Ghana and the mediating roles of social support and couple communication: secondary analysis of a cluster randomized controlled trial

BMC Public Health, 2021
Backgrounds Diverse intervention efforts are implemented to address intimate partner violence (IPV) against women. Via a syndemics theory lens and emerging empirical evidence, mental health interventions demonstrate promise to partially ameliorate IPV ...
Jiepin Cao, John A. Gallis, Mohammed Ali, Margaret Lillie, Safiyatu Abubakr-Bibilazu, Haliq Adam, Elena McEwan, John Koku Awoonor-Williams, John Hembling, Joy Noel Baumgartner   +9 more
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Application of Project Time Management Tools and Techniques to the Construction Industry in the Gaza Strip

Construction Economics and Building, 2012
The objective of this paper is to investigate the level of applying theproject time management tools and techniques by public ownersand construction contractors in the Gaza Strip.
Nabil Sawalhi, Adnan Enshassi
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“Something very taboo”: a qualitative exploration of beliefs, barriers, and recommendations for improving mental health care and access for Hispanic adults in the Paso del Norte U.S.-Mexico border region

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
BackgroundHispanic adults with mental health conditions in the United States experience disproportionate access to and utilization of professional mental health treatment. This is believed to be in part due to systemic barriers and challenges, difficulty
Jason Mallonee, Rosa Escalante, Eden Hernandez Robles, Christal Tucker   +3 more
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Predictors and Utilization of Health Institution Services for Childbirth among Mothers in a Southern Nigerian City

Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2021
Background. Poor maternal health indices, including high maternal mortality, are among Nigeria’s major public health problems. Most of these deaths can be prevented by timely access and utilization of maternity healthcare services by women. Aim/Objective.
Kazeem Arogundade, June Sampson, Elizabeth Boath, Ubong Akpan, Olaposi Olatoregun, Oluwayemisi Femi-Pius, Jude Orjih, Barinaadaa Afirima, Nasir Umar   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Co-creating cultures of sustainability and co-imagining the teaching green building: the use of a participatory Photovoice process in a HPGB context

Sustainable Earth Reviews, 2022
Plain English Summary There is not enough action to address the global challenge of climate change, despite understanding how severe this crisis is.
Kai Reimer-Watts, Esther Abel, Simon Coulombe, Manuel Riemer   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Key issues for participatory research in the design and implementation of humanitarian assistance: a scoping review

Global Health Action, 2020
Background Participatory approaches that engage affected populations are increasingly applied in humanitarian health programs in concert with emerging accountability frameworks and the rapid growth of research in these settings. Participatory initiatives
Ilja Ormel, Jon Salsberg, Matthew Hunt, Alison Doucet, Lisa Hinton, Ann C. Macaulay, Susan Law   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source