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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
C78: Associations among physical activity, protein intake, and clinical indicators of sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is characterized by age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, and is associated with increased risk of falls, fractures, and mortality. Physical inactivity and inadequate protein intake are lifestyle factors that may contribute to the development and progression of sarcopenia. Weight-adjusted skeletal muscle index (wSMI), grip-strength (GRIP) and gait-speed (GAIT) are utilized clinically […]
A91: Pap Smear Access in Lima, Peru: Societal, Financial, and Structural Barriers
Low-income countries are disproportionately impacted by preventable cancers such as cervical cancer. Cervical cancer has even been identified as the top cause of cancer morbidities in Peru. Screening for cervical cancer can be done via pap smears. In the beautiful city of Lima, Peru, inequality in healthcare access is an everyday problem for women. Within […]
B56: KFC or the Nixtamal tortilla: Globalization is changing dietary habits with negative outcomes for older adult longevity in Costa Rica
In the field of global health, there are many well understood examples of the spread of infectious disease across continents, yet evidence supporting the worldwide spread of chronic disease due to global changes in dietary habits is less documented. During my travels to areas with extreme longevity in Costa Rica with the Spanish Department, octogenarians […]