Menstrual health is a longstanding taboo topic in many countries. History of exclusion, rare preemptive treatment, and discomfort is the reality for women across the world. In India, this lack of treatment and feelings are not uncommon. Four aspects of menstruation are present; Treatment is sought only after a major issue and remains unresolved for […]
A61: Let’s Talk Period in Global Health: Addressing Cultural Taboos and Societal Perceptions about Women in Rural Karnataka
The primary focus is to open a space where menstruation can be considered a healthy and normal process among all women. Menstruation integrates countless myths and taboos across the world; with the number of myths increasing daily it has a negative implication of adolescent health. Proper menstrual health is a global health concern and getting […]
A66: A Novel Optical Method for Quantifying Neural Activity in Awake and Behaving Animals
The neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) plays a critical role in reward, motivation, and decision making. DA circuits are altered in numerous psychiatric disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and addiction. The ability to quantify the release of DA in various neural circuits can help us better understand the underlying neural mechanisms of psychiatric disorders. A recently developed […]
B87: Sorting the Wheat from the Chaff: A Comparison of the Environmental and Global Health Impact of Agricultural Practices in Europe and the United States
This poster compares the environmental impacts of the agricultural system of the United States and European Union (E.U) member states. This research question was raised through an immersion experience in Luxembourg as part of the Global Health minor. I aim to challenge the anecdotal statements that Europe has less environmentally harmful agricultural practices compared to […]
A63: Correlation Between Students With ADHD, Reading Scores, and Academic Motivation
Past research suggests relationships exist between students with ADHD, their academic motivation, and academic performance. The purpose of the current study was to further investigate the strength of each of these relationships. The study was conducted using previously collected data from 225 fourth and fifth grade students living in Kentucky. Students were given a reading […]
B60: Let’s Develop: Utilizing Photo Booths in Federally Qualified Health Centers to Enhance a Sense of Inclusion Among Vulnerable Populations
The health outcomes of people of color and those living in poverty are poorer than the health outcomes of white people and those with higher socioeconomic status. One way in which this problem manifests is in infant mortality rates. Black babies die at rates almost three times higher than white babies in Ohio’s Butler and […]
A90: “All You Need is Love?” The Stigma Surrounding Failure to Thrive in West Africa
The immersion experience required for Global Health minors allows students to dive deeper into the world of Global Health through hands-on learning or volunteer experiences. My immersion was through the Global Health in The Gambia study abroad program, and it left me with many questions concerning maternal and pediatric health. Throughout my time in The […]
B65: School Bullying Across Cultures: A Comparison of the English and Chinese Literature
This research explores the differences between Chinese and Western research on school bullying. We conducted a review of the literature on school bullying in Chinese and English. During this process, we found that the definition of school bullying being used among most researchers is that school bullying consists of aggressive behaviors with 3 elements, which […]
B90: Implications of Early Life Stress on Adult Mouse Fear Incubation and Extinction
In our society, anxiety disorders continue to be amongst the most commonly diagnosed psychopathologies, especially in the female population. In particular, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a spectrum of debilitating anxiety symptoms resulting from the prior exposure to a traumatic event. Individuals with PTSD are more likely to have suffered from adverse childhood experiences, indicating […]
B45: Women as Community Health Workers in India: How Gendered Norms Present Both Benefits and Limitations
This research investigates the connection between community health workers (CHW) in India and the effect gender has on their role. It is important to understand the ways in which other global health systems function effectively while noting the aspects that may be inadequate. In India, community health workers play an essential role as advocates and […]
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