DEI module six
Chiamaka Nwako posted Jun 15, 2024 6:07 PM
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My research poster focuses on the significant health disparities faced by the homeless community in the United States. I chose to address this population because the lack of stable housing dramatically affects access to essential services like healthcare, education, and employment. The disparity involves the barriers to accessing stable housing and the subsequent impact on health outcomes, including lack of insurance, inability to afford copayments, difficulties in obtaining medications, and transportation challenges. I once thought that being homeless meant that one was without a home, but I've discovered that a person can be "sheltered homeless", that is, having a temporary roof over their head but it is not permanent. Housing affordability is a big problem today in America and a person who doesn't have access to stable housing cannot begin to worry about their health properly. Drawing ideas from articles I've read, I have compiled a list of proposed changes to help this population.
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Marilyn Diaz-Mazariegos
Tue at 7:01 PM
Hi Chiamaka, your poster was super informative and I found it very intriguing since I broached the topic of homelessness in my Principles of Social Justice paper. Being from California originally, I was speechless when I visited three years ago and saw countless tents pitched on the sides of the roads that I used to drive by everyday ten years ago. The increasing amount of homelessness is without a doubt alarming and requires action.
You are right when you say "a person who doesn't have access to stable housing cannot begin to worry about their health properly". Homeless populations have increased risk of infectious diseases and mental instabilities such as anxiety and depression when compared to the general population (Bertram et al., 2023).
I know you discussed numerous changes needed in regards to this disparity, but are there any other ways you suggest we as a community could actively advocate for adequate healthcare access for the homeless?
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Lauren Smythe posted Jun 18, 2024 7:30 PM
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I chose to speak about "Health Disparities in Black Communities" because these disparities are not just a matter of statistics but a clear pressing issue of social justice and human rights. The pervasive and health inequities experienced by Black communities in the United States is one of the most significant public health challenges of our time. This topic is deeply personal and compelling for me. Addressing these types of disparities is crucial for not only for improving health outcomes, but also for achieving equity and justice within our society.
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Hi Lauren,
Your poster is very informative and follows a clear layout of ideas for change relating to the social justice principles of rights, access, equity, and participation. I agree with you that much focus and attention is needed to address the health disparities that black communities face. You did a great job of identifying both specific and systemic changes that must take place. No person should have to face discrimination when seeking medical treatment, and no person should have to delay seeking medical treatment because they fear they will not receive suitable care. Unfortunately, as you outlined in your poster, there is still ongoing racial prejudice today, which results in bad health outcomes for members of the black community. I agree with you that anti-discrimination laws must be enforced in all healthcare settings to protect the rights of black individuals to high-quality treatment. I also think hospitals and medical offices should institute comprehensive sensitivity trainings to better avoid offensive actions or words. I think your idea for expanding access with telehealth medicine is a great way to reach more individuals and make healthcare less daunting. Engaging and including members of the black community in policy making discussions is another great way to work toward systemic change.
You mentioned implementing community based health programs to target accessibility for black communities, do you have specific ideas for what those programs might entail and who they would be for, such as healthcare workers or the general population?
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