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Honors Thesis – Awareness Of Autism In Black And Brown Communities, Varun Kota
Honors Thesis – Awareness Of Autism In Black And Brown Communities, Varun Kota
Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a multitude of races and ethnicities as its impact varies from person to person. ASD is typically diagnosed around the age of two to three years old since signs and symptoms of Autism become clinically apparent at that time. Increased reporting of Autism in local communities has surged from diagnostic tools and criteria. However, even with these advancements, the African American community suffers a delayed diagnosis of ASD. This issue poses problems for both the parents and children with Autism and has broader implications for the South Florida community; opportunities are limited for developmental services …
Use Of Mobile Phones For Infant And Young Child Feeding Counseling In Sri Lankan Tea Estates: A Formative Study, Manuj C. Weerasinghe, Upul Senerath, Sanjeeva Godakandage, Hiranya Jayawickrama, Aravinda Wickramasinghe, Indika Siriwardena, Srisothinathan Nimalan, Michael J. Dibley, Ashraful Alam
Use Of Mobile Phones For Infant And Young Child Feeding Counseling In Sri Lankan Tea Estates: A Formative Study, Manuj C. Weerasinghe, Upul Senerath, Sanjeeva Godakandage, Hiranya Jayawickrama, Aravinda Wickramasinghe, Indika Siriwardena, Srisothinathan Nimalan, Michael J. Dibley, Ashraful Alam
The Qualitative Report
Despite the availability of free health services, children residing in Sri Lanka’s less developed plantation sector are more likely to be undernourished than children in urban and rural sectors. Hence, we need new approaches to improve their nutritional status. One promising approach involves mobile health initiatives, which is used effectively in other countries in primary health care settings. We studied the nature of mobile phone use in this community, and their perceptions on using m-health counseling for infant and young child feeding. Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were the study methods. We found that mobile phone usage is common …