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I am Giannina (juh-nee-na): (1) A graduate student completing fieldwork and research on women's health. (2) A lifelong learner and sharer of knowledge. (3) A social justice warrior.
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Reimag(in)ing Postpartum Bodies
Routine postpartum care is minimal in medical settings and Western society. Using photo-elicitation and qualitative methods, this study hones in on a non-Western postpartum practice.
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Resource Access in California
This study seeks to assess the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers, and measure whether Calfornia regional centers are fulfilling their commitment to uphold the Lanterman Act.
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Laya DeLeon Hayes of “The Equalizer”: On Representation and Racial Identity
“We are seeing so many Black women, or biracial women like Kamala Harris, who are really leading a movement, and representing for all women of color out here. Black women have been equalizing for such a long time that it is only right that we represent that on TV.” It’s a poignant observation coming from 16-year-old actor Laya DeLeon Hayes
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Assessing the Impact of a Patient Navigator Intervention Program for Vietnamese-American Women with Abnormal Mammograms
Breast cancer incidence among Asian Americans increased at a rate of 1.8% per year from 2014-2018, while the general population’s incidence rate remained stable. Vietnamese-American women have been found to have the longest follow up time after an abnormal mammogram. This study assesses the impact of a patient navigator program on psychosocial outcomes of Vietnamese American women.
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