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Barriers To Providing Psychiatric Care Within Cook County Public Health System: An Integrative Literature Review, Elizabeth Ann Reuter
Barriers To Providing Psychiatric Care Within Cook County Public Health System: An Integrative Literature Review, Elizabeth Ann Reuter
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Abstract
Background: Cook County Public Health Systems located in Cook County, Illinois, are responsible for providing free and low cost psychiatric care to thousands of residents despite continuing state and federal budget cuts and inadequate Medicaid reimbursements. This not only financially strains county taxpayers, but it also limits treatment options, negatively impacts patients, and places an extreme burden on the public service workforce.
Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the major barriers of providing psychiatric care within Cook County Public Health Systems.
Method: An integrative literature review was conductedusing the databases of Academic Search …
Parental Knowledge And Perceptions Of Hpv Vaccines Among Korean American Parents, Veronica Ross, Serik Tursunaliev
Parental Knowledge And Perceptions Of Hpv Vaccines Among Korean American Parents, Veronica Ross, Serik Tursunaliev
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Abstract
Title: Parental Knowledge and Perceptions of HPV Vaccines among Korean American Parents
Author: Young-Me Lee
Affiliation: School of Nursing, DePaul University, Chicago
Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing KAs, limited attention has been paid to the specific concerns of KA parents and barriers that underlie parental reluctance to vaccinate their children.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Korean-Americans parents’ level of knowledge of the HPV vaccine, explore their perceptions of the HPV vaccination for their children, and identify the difference in parental knowledge and perceptions of …
Exploring The Need Of Hpv Education Programs In Korean American Communities, Emilia Mondragón, Young-Me Lee
Exploring The Need Of Hpv Education Programs In Korean American Communities, Emilia Mondragón, Young-Me Lee
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Aim: 1) To identify cultural influences and other barriers affecting HPV vaccination decisions, 2) To identify educational methods that can deliver HPV related information to Korean American (KA) parents effectively
Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing Korean Americans, it is imperative to better understand the barriers to vaccination. Currently, there is no HPV-focused education program that considers the linguistic and cultural barriers of the KA community. Additionally, there is a lack of effective educational content and methods available to reach KA parents.
Methods: An exploratory, qualitative design was conducted. Content …