Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olivia Mitchell, Lisa Bourke, Zubaidah Mohamed Shaburdin
Summary: The study examined the complex factors influencing the implementation of cultural competency frameworks in rural, mainstream health and community services in Victoria, identifying eight key factors. The conclusion highlighted the need for sustained government resourcing and formal accountability structures in embedding cultural competence frameworks in rural areas.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cinzia Gradellini, Sagrario Gomez-Cantarino, Patricia Dominguez-Isabel, Brigida Molina-Gallego, Daniela Mecugni, Maria Idoia Ugarte-Gurrutxaga
Summary: This study focused on the content and knowledge of cultural competence and intercultural communication in higher education in nursing. It found that undergraduate nursing courses and postgraduate education are moving towards promoting cultural competence and sensitivity through teaching strategies. Teaching projects that combine multiple competencies, including teacher training, are more effective, highlighting the need for continuous and transversal projects.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Zoe Julian, Biftu Mengesha, Monica R. McLemore, Jody Steinauer
Summary: The curriculum aims to educate clinical learners on the structural determinants of sexual and reproductive health, using community engagement and video modules as the primary educational strategy. It provides a tool for promoting structural equity training in obstetrics and gynecology through rigorous development and community engagement.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Amy A. Lemke, Edward D. Esplin, Aaron J. Goldenberg, Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui, Neil A. Hanchard, Julie Harris-Wai, Justin E. Ideozu, Rosario Isasi, Andrew P. Landstrom, Anya E. R. Prince, Erin Turbitt, Maya Sabatello, Samantha A. Schrier Vergano, Matthew R. G. Taylor, Joon-Ho Yu, Kyle B. Brothers, Nanibaa' A. Garrison
Summary: The American Society of Human Genetics envisions the realization of the benefits of human genetics and genomics for people worldwide. This can only be achieved by addressing health inequities and increasing the representation of underrepresented communities in genetics and genomics research. Community engagement provides a unique opportunity for researchers in this field to pursue this vision successfully.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Yan Xu, Michael Yao-Ping Peng, Rolle Remi Ahuru, Muhammad Khalid Anser, Romanus Osabohien, Ayesha Aziz
Summary: Maternal health is a major concern in Africa due to limited access to health facilities and preference for home-based delivery, leading to high maternal mortality. A significant number of young women in Nigeria choose home-based delivery, highlighting the need for urgent attention in the nation's health system. To address this, educational opportunities for Nigerian women should be expanded, advocacy efforts should be strengthened, and interventions such as group discussions, family outreach programs, and peer education should be utilized to promote the use of healthcare facilities during childbirth.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Fernando Jesus Plaza del Pino, Oscar Arrogante, Juana Ines Gallego-Gomez, Agustin Javier Simonelli-Munoz, Gracia Castro-Luna, Diana Jimenez-Rodriguez
Summary: This study investigates the health beliefs and experiences of Romani women, highlighting their vulnerabilities and barriers to accessing healthcare. The findings emphasize the importance of involving Romani women in health improvement projects, promoting cultural safety in healthcare training, and addressing the social determinants of health affecting the Romani community.
Review
Nursing
Russell James, Phil Maude, Adam Searby
Summary: Embedded into Victoria's mental health legislation, advance statements are designed to convey individuals' treatment preferences during impaired communication or decision-making. This study surveyed Victorian mental health clinicians to examine their knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with advance statements. Results showed that despite widespread support and positive attitudes, knowledge levels and perceived barriers significantly affect the adoption of advance statements. The quality and extent of training also influenced clinicians' confidence and practical experience. Recommendations include integrating advance statements into routine practice, providing regular training, and promoting a culture of autonomy and inclusive decision-making.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Heather Louise Madsen, John Parm Ulhoi
Summary: The study demonstrates how sustainable visioning can help companies achieve transformation and successful development, as well as facilitate innovation, growth, and attracting financing. The Danish company Orsted serves as a successful case study, proving the importance of sustainable visioning in reshaping corporate strategy.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Madawa Chandratilake, Vishna Devi Nadarajah, Rosdara Masayuni Binti Mohd Sani
Summary: This study aimed to develop a culturally competent measure for Malaysian context and assess cultural competence among medical students. Students demonstrated an acceptable level of cultural competence with room for improvement, primarily learning to deal with cultural issues through informal means.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rodrigo Marino, Julie Satur, Eren Tuncer, Megan Tran, Elizabeth Milford, Vivien Minh Thien Huong Tran, Phuong Qui Tran, Richard Pei-Hua Tsai
Summary: The study found significant differences in self-reported cultural competence among students at different stages of their education, with female, self-identified Australian students in the final year scoring the highest. This suggests that cultural competence education and patient encounters may play a role in shaping students' cultural competence levels. Further research is recommended to explore this topic in more depth.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jessica McCann, Wing Man Lau, Andy Husband, Adam Todd, Laura Sile, Amandeep Kaur Doll, Sneha Varia, Anna Robinson-Barella
Summary: This study aims to gather perspectives of community pharmacy teams on cultural competence and identify possible approaches for the delivery of cultural competence training. The results offer new insights and suggestions for training community pharmacy staff, students, and trainees on cultural competence. Collaborative co-design approaches between patients and pharmacy staff could improve the design, implementation, and delivery of culturally competent pharmacy services.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah Fishleder, Jeffrey R. Harris, Miruna Petrescu-Prahova, Marlana Kohn, Christian D. Helfrich
Summary: This article introduces the Clinical-Community Linkage Self-Assessment Survey (CCL Self-Assessment), a tool that can help community organizations identify the strengths and weaknesses of their linkages. Through literature review, expert feedback, and feasibility testing, the authors validate the effectiveness and feasibility of the CCL Self-Assessment survey.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kara E. Pellowe, Heather M. Leslie
Summary: The study assesses community values related to the Mexican chocolate clam in Loreto, Baja California Sur. Findings indicate that despite the infrequent harvest and consumption of the clams, they are perceived as an important part of community identity in the region. Recognizing the full range of ecosystem services a species contributes to coastal communities will help sustain diverse values in the future.
Review
Nursing
Russell James, Phil Maude, Adam Searby
Summary: This study explores clinicians' experiences of implementing advance statements in Victoria, Australia, after their introduction as part of mental health legislation overhaul in 2014. The study identified key themes of training experiences and barriers/facilitators to successful advance statement implementation in practice. Further research is recommended to identify existing and emerging barriers to the implementation of these tools, crucial for promoting autonomy and choice in mental healthcare.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Mike Dunn, Bianca Ambrose-Oji, Liz O'Brien
Summary: CWGs represent a promising woodland management model, focusing on providing cultural services for the benefit of the local community and promoting biodiversity. To realize their potential and address management challenges, CWGs often rely on access to advice, labor, equipment, and funding from across multiple networks.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Rashidul Alam Mahumud, Angela J. Dawson, Wen Chen, Tuhin Biswas, Syed Afroz Keramat, Rachael Lisa Morton, Andre M. N. Renzaho
Summary: This study investigated adolescent suicidal behaviors across 77 countries and found high prevalence rates of suicidal ideation, planning, and attempts among school-based adolescents. These behaviors were associated with violence, anxiety, loneliness, bullying, and lack of social and parental support. The study also revealed a link between suicidal behaviors and food insecurity, highlighting the importance of addressing socio-cultural inequalities.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Daniel Doh, Joseph Kamara, Moses Galukande, Andre Renzaho
Summary: The paper evaluates the impact of the community-driven urban programme on child protection in Kampala, Uganda, showing improvements in various aspects of child protection but also identifying undesirable impacts on children at serious risk of harm. It emphasizes the need for child protection interventions to target ingrained sociocultural practices sustaining child abuse.
CHILD & FAMILY SOCIAL WORK
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andre M. N. Renzaho, Joseph K. Kamara, Daniel Doh, Paul Bukuluki, Rashidul A. Mahumud, Moses Galukande
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of a livelihood intervention on the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young people in the slum areas of Kampala, Uganda. The results showed that the intervention had positive impacts on aspects such as sexual activity, gender-based violence attitudes, and access to SRHR services, but also revealed unexpected results and areas where no impact was observed.
JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rashidul A. Mahumud, Sophiya Uprety, Nidhi Wali, Andre M. N. Renzaho, Stanley Chitekwe
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis of 80 studies found that nutrition social behaviour change communication (NSBCC) interventions were effective in improving exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and child anthropometric outcomes. Future research should focus on more specific testing of NSBCC interventions on child nutritional status.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Rashidul Alam Mahumud, Mohammad Afshar Ali, Satyajit Kundu, Md Ashfikur Rahman, Joseph Kihika Kamara, Andre M. N. Renzaho
Summary: COVID-19 vaccines have shown high effectiveness against the Delta variant, providing significant protection against infection. Fully vaccinated individuals have a lower risk of infection compared to those who are unvaccinated.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andre M. N. Renzaho, Michael J. Polonsky, Ahmed Ferdous, Adnan Yusuf, Julianne Abood, Bukola Oladunni Salami, Kerry Woodward, Julie Green
Summary: Settlement services literacy (SSL) is crucial for new migrants to access and utilize information and services supporting the resettlement process. This study establishes the psychometric properties of the conceptual SSL framework, providing evidence for its construct validity and reliability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Nazmul Huda, Syeda Zakia Hossain, Tinashe Moira Dune, A. S. M. Amanullah, Andre M. N. Renzaho
Summary: In the sex work industry in Bangladesh, sex work operators and various factors play a significant role in shaping women's forced and voluntary engagement in sex work.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meng Zheng, Feng Chen, Yan Pan, Di Kong, Andre M. N. Renzaho, Berhe W. Sahle, Rashidul Alam Mahumud, Li Ling, Wen Chen
Summary: This study aimed to explore the trends and impact factors of mental health service (MHS) utilization among resettled humanitarian migrants (HMs) in Australia. The proportion of HMs having MHS contacts significantly increased from 13.0% to 29.4% over a five-year period. MHS utilization was mainly driven by perceived needs, unemployment, and a strong sense of belonging to the local community.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Morolake Adeagbo, Mary Olukotun, Salwa Musa, Dominic Alaazi, Upton Allen, Andre M. N. Renzaho, Ato Sekyi-Otu, Bukola Salami
Summary: This systematic review aimed to identify interventions and strategies to improve COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake among Black populations globally. The review found that interventions incorporating communication, community engagement, and culturally inclusive resources significantly increased vaccine uptake among Black populations, while incentive- and mandate-based interventions had less impact.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenfang Zhong, Rong Yin, Yan Pan, Xiangliang Zhang, Andre M. N. Renzaho, Li Ling, Xingge Li, Wen Chen
Summary: The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare-seeking behavior and utilization of health services in rural areas is not well understood. A study in China found that the demand for hospitalization for mental and neurological illness among rural residents decreased during the pandemic, while the utilization of inpatient services for other common chronic diseases was redistributed across regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Andre M. N. Renzaho, Brian J. Hall, Wen Chen
Summary: This paper analyzes the burden of mental disorders in sub-Saharan African and Chinese populations. The data on mental disorders in these populations show contrasting patterns and sometimes conflicting results. The variations in reported data can be explained by factors such as the mental health-migration interface and the differences in the definition and measurement of mental disorders within and between countries. However, the well-known risk factors that contribute to the disparities in mental disorders between Sub-Saharan Africa and China are similar, but they manifest differently due to differences in socio-political and economic environments.
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Demography
Andre M. N. Renzaho, Michael Polonsky, Adnan Yusuf, Ahmed Ferdous, Michael Szafraniec, Bukola Salami, Julie Green
Summary: The level of settlement service literacy (SSL) affects migrants' access and utilization of settlement services. This study examines the relationship between SSL components and migration-related and demographic factors. The findings suggest that demographic and migration-related factors explain a significant amount of variance in SSL and its dimensions, highlighting the importance of targeted initiatives based on these factors. The second part of the summary in three sentences in English.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Andre M. N. Renzaho
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andre M. N. Renzaho, Gilbert Dachi, Eric Ategbo, Stanley Chitekwe, Daniel Doh
Summary: The study highlights the need for both horizontal and vertical scaling up of CMAM programs in South Sudan. While horizontal scaling up in terms of geographic distribution and operational expansion has been emphasized, vertical scaling up through institutional strengthening and government ownership has received less attention. Challenges to vertical scalability include weak government systems and capacity, lack of advocacy and lobbying opportunities, and limited budgetary allocation. Addressing these challenges requires government and political leadership, increased policy commitment, local resource mobilization, and financial sustainability.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Demography
Andre M. N. Renzaho, Fethi Mansouri, Victor Counted, Michael Polonsky
Summary: The study found that factors such as region of origin, area of residence prior to migration, religion, and perceived discrimination can influence the acculturation strategies of sub-Saharan African migrants in Australia. To promote cultural pluralism and facilitate cultural adaptations among this group, educational programs, anti-racism policies, and legislative reforms need to be implemented to promote tolerance and acceptance of ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION
(2022)