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A Needs Assessment Of Omaha Service Providers To Better Understand Maternal Well-Being, Tyler Patterson
A Needs Assessment Of Omaha Service Providers To Better Understand Maternal Well-Being, Tyler Patterson
UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
Background: In Nebraska just over 14% of mothers have reported feeling down or always depressed during the first year after the birth of their child. Research shows that many women who exhibit signs or symptoms of depression will not seek out help from a professional, with even fewer willing to go on medication. Thus, it is important to examine the current organizations mothers utilize and these organization’s resources for meeting the needs of mothers in the Omaha community. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore service providers’ (e.g., community organizations) perceptions of the needs of pregnant and postpartum …
Engagement Of Latino/Hispanic Msm In Hiv Prevention, Natividad Hernandez
Engagement Of Latino/Hispanic Msm In Hiv Prevention, Natividad Hernandez
UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
Nationally, men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to be significantly affected by HIV compared to other populations. Surveillance data indicates that in Nebraska, between 2011 and 2015, over 55% of new HIV cases were MSM.1 More specifically, the majority of new HIV cases in the state of Nebraska are reported in Douglas County.2 The rate of Hispanic Latino males living with an HIV diagnosis is 2.3 times of white males.3 Similarly, the rate of Hispanic/Latina women living with HIV diagnosis is 3.4 times that white females.3 It is important to identify culturally appropriate messages …