LGBT youth in foster care and the critical advocacy role of Public Health Nurses

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 750-756
Author(s):  
Rebecca Carabez ◽  
Jung Eun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Public Health Nurses ◽  
Lgbt Youth ◽  
Advocacy Role ◽  
Youth In Foster Care

The Role of Trauma Type and Age in the Relation Between Trauma Exposure and Intelligence

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Austen McGuire ◽  
Yo Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Trauma Exposure ◽  
Potentially Traumatic Events ◽  
Iq Scores ◽  
Trauma Type ◽  
Youth In Foster Care

Experiencing potentially traumatic events (PTEs) is associated with deficits in cognitive functioning for youth. Previous research has demonstrated that PTE type may influence the association between PTE experiences and intelligence, such that IQ scores may differ by the type of PTE experienced. Additionally, mixed findings in the literature suggest that these associations might differ by age. The current study examined the association between PTE type and IQ and how age may moderate this association. In a sample of youth in foster care ( N = 328, Mage = 13.25), physical, psychological, and sexual abuse and family PTEs were directly associated with verbal and nonverbal IQ. Age significantly moderated the association between IQ and neglect and academic PTEs. Results suggest that broad PTE grouping methods or failing to account for both maltreatment and general PTEs in samples of youth in foster care may conceal differences in how PTEs relate to intellectual functioning.

scholarly journals Preparing for Complex Emergencies While Combating COVID-19: The Role of Public Health Nurses in Japan

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 489-490
Author(s):  
Kyoko Yoshioka-Maeda ◽  
Chikako Honda ◽  
Riho Iwasaki-Motegi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Health Nurses ◽  
Complex Emergencies

scholarly journals Comparison of Two Evacuation Shelter Operating Policies and the Role of Public Health Nurses after the Great East Japan Earthquake: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8310
Author(s):  
Hiroko Mori ◽  
Shuichi P. Obuchi ◽  
Yasuhiro Sugawara ◽  
Takeo Nakayama ◽  
Ryutaro Takahashi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Great East Japan Earthquake ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Public Health Nurses ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Small Organizations ◽  
Emergency Situations

This study describes shelter operations by public health nurses (PHNs) in Kesennuma City, located near the epicenter of the Great East Japan Earthquake, which occurred on March 11, 2011. The data were semi-structured interviews with 10 PHNs, 2 nutritionists, and 2 general administrators conducted from July 2013 to January 2014. All transcripts were analyzed using the constructivist grounded theory approach. We identified two operating methods for shelters: shelters stationed by PHNs in the Old City, and shelters patrolled by PHNs in the merged district. These methods were compared using four themes. In emergency situations, “operational periods,” a predetermined short term for a leader to perform his/her duties responsibly, could be adopted for relatively small organizations on the frontline. PHNs must not only attempt to operate shelters on their own but also encourage residents to manage the shelters as well. Moreover, human resource allocation should be managed independently of personal factors, as strong relationships between shelter residents would sometimes disturb the flexibility of the response. Even when a situation requires PHNs to stay in shelters, frequent collecting of information and updating the plan according to response progress will help to maintain effective shelter operations.

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