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Brittney J Sullivan1, Janet Prvu Bettger1
11 Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Summary
Nursing students partnered with Honduran village leaders to assess health needs and implement culturally relevant health promotion activities, improving community health and sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Transcultural Nursing
- Community Health
Background:
- Honduras faces significant health disparities, particularly affecting those with limited education and healthcare access.
- Community engagement is crucial for health promotion and education in underserved populations.
- Culturally relevant interventions can build effective transcultural partnerships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a partnership between U.S. nursing students and Honduran village leaders.
- To assess community health needs in Villa Soleada, Honduras.
- To implement targeted health promotion activities based on identified community priorities.
Main Methods:
- Participatory action research approach.
- Collaboration with a nonprofit organization and local community partners.
- Structured interviews with mothers to identify health concerns and preferences for interventions.
Main Results:
- Gastrointestinal issues, healthcare access/quality, and malaria were top health priorities identified by mothers.
- High interest (92%) in nurse-led health promotion activities.
- Successful engagement of new community partners through collaborative activities.
Conclusions:
- The partnership model was well-received, sustainable, and fostered local health promotion.
- Nursing students gained valuable experience in global health and culturally tailored interventions.
- The initiative demonstrated a replicable model for building healthier communities with sustainable infrastructure.
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