Abstract Background: Hijras, a third gender in India, are biological males that often must engage in sex work with men for economic survival (Asthana & Oostvogels, 2001; Hernandez et al., 2006). Research has noted that this is one of the most common reason why rates of HIV/ AIDS remain high among this population (Go etContinue reading ““Even an HIV infected person can live 100 years”: Perceptions of HIV among Hijras in Mysore, India”
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Self-Stigma, Education, and HIV Knowledge in Mysore, India Abstract
Self-Stigma, Education, and HIV Knowledge in Mysore, India Geraldine Cadet, Gabriella Cruz, Hector Peguero, and Alina Mitchell Abstract Background: Research on HIV in India has focused on mostly stigma and how it affects the quality of life. Many individuals with HIV have a fear of being stigmatized yet very few actually experience stigma. There areContinue reading “Self-Stigma, Education, and HIV Knowledge in Mysore, India Abstract”
Research Interview-Dr. Caitlyn Placek
On May 27, 2017 Dr. Caitlyn Placek was interviewed in regards to Global Health Studies for our Independent Field Experience class. When recording this interview most questions were focused on a mix of her studies and the research that we both are conducting about minority populations. Dr. Placek has also shared her experiences about herContinue reading “Research Interview-Dr. Caitlyn Placek”
Research Critique: Personal Communication Example
On my journey with the study abroad program I decided to interview three professors that have been involved in the progress and growing of The Public Health Research Instituted of India. For my interview a program called GAYCATION was used to understand how people in Mysore, India view minority populations and what do they thinkContinue reading “Research Critique: Personal Communication Example”
Research Critique: Lecture Example
Worldwide, it is estimated that there are more than 60 million non-institutional births each year with the vast majority being attended by traditional birth attendants (TBA) (Madhivana, P., Kumar, B.N., Adamson, P., & Krupp, K.,2010). With almost 60% of births occurring at home, India faces a variety of challenges in providing high quality maternal childContinue reading “Research Critique: Lecture Example”
Research Critique: Media Example
Being a minority in the United States poses a challenge every day, but being part of a minority population in other parts of the world could be a humiliating experience. I have learned that people will criticize no matter how popular or educated someone is. They will find your deepest fears and control your thoughtsContinue reading “Research Critique: Media Example”
Field Experience Research Critique
Before heading out to the camps, the leaders began praying for protection and asking for clarity and knowledge to serve women and their families in the outskirts of Mysore. While collecting materials for a mobile clinic, many students were enthusiastic about volunteering for the event, in which they would be helping others in need ofContinue reading “Field Experience Research Critique”
Pre Departure Research Critique
As part of the Global Health Study Abroad Program I will be preparing a research focused on minority populations in Mysore, India. MSM – Men Who Have Sex With Men and transgender- have been in the shadows of society for many years, as a whole have possibly elevated the risk of HIV, and have beenContinue reading “Pre Departure Research Critique”
Health Inequalities in Global Context 