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  • Perceptions of mental health and mental illness among the Wanniya-laeto of Sri Lanka

    Creator:
    Priest, Jill Amy
    Abstract:
    The Wanniya-laeto, often referred to as Veddas, are the indigenous people of Sri Lanka. They live primarily in governmental designated areas in the forest with a few Vedda villages on the eastern coastal region. In-depth, semi-structured interviews as well as participant observation were the methods used to access the perceptions...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Public Health and Elaine Pedersen from the Department of Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising

  • Cultural competency in associate degree nursing education : a skills approach

    Creator:
    Wade, Jennifer L.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to determine whether a course in cultural competency would impact associate degree nursing students' perceptions of their abilities to provide care to culturally diverse clients. Ethnographic interviews with nursing faculty, graduates and students were utilized in course development. The cultural competency course was evaluated...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , Elaine Pedersen, PhD, and Diane Bauer, RN, MSN. Diane Bauer, RN, MSN also deserves special mention