Characterizing a community health partnership in Dominican Republic: Network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions

Background: Medical trainees complete learning experiences abroad to fulfil global health curricular elements, but this participation has been steadily criticized as fulfilling learner objectives at the cost of host communities. This study uses network and qualitative analyses in characterizing a co...

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Autores principales:	Kristy Yiu, Helen Dimaras, Olga Valdman, Bido Franklin, John Prochaska, Lawrence Loh
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Publicado:	Canadian Medical Education Journal 2018
Materias:	Network mapping health coalition global health short-term experiences in global health Education (General) L7-991 Medicine (General) R5-920
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:6cdccc9452924255aef896e4e9fbb2df2021-12-01T22:44:28ZCharacterizing a community health partnership in Dominican Republic: Network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions10.36834/cmej.369241923-1202https://doaj.org/article/6cdccc9452924255aef896e4e9fbb2df2018-06-01T00:00:00Zhttps://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/36924https://doaj.org/toc/1923-1202Background: Medical trainees complete learning experiences abroad to fulfil global health curricular elements, but this participation has been steadily criticized as fulfilling learner objectives at the cost of host communities. This study uses network and qualitative analyses in characterizing a community coalition in order to better understand its various dimensions and to explore the perceived benefits it provided towards optimizing community outcomes. Methods: Data from a semi-structured survey was used for network and qualitative analyses. Partner linkages were assessed using network analysis tool UCINET 6 (version 6.6). Thematic analysis was conducted on qualitative responses around the perceived coalition strengths and weaknesses. Results: Network analysis confirmed that local member organizations were key network influencers based on reported formal agreements, general interactions, and information shared. While sharing of resources was rare, qualitative analysis suggested that information sharing contributed to engagement, enthusiasm, and communication that allowed visiting partners to expand their understanding of community needs and shift their focus beyond learner objectives. Conclusion: Global health programs for medical students should consider the use of community health coalitions to optimally align the work undertaken by learners on global health experiences abroad. Network mapping can help educators and coalition partners visualize interactions and identify value. Kristy YiuHelen DimarasOlga ValdmanBido FranklinJohn ProchaskaLawrence LohCanadian Medical Education JournalarticleNetwork mappinghealth coalitionglobal healthshort-term experiences in global healthEducation (General)L7-991Medicine (General)R5-920ENCanadian Medical Education Journal, Vol 9, Iss 2 (2018)
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spellingShingle	Network mapping health coalition global health short-term experiences in global health Education (General) L7-991 Medicine (General) R5-920 Kristy Yiu Helen Dimaras Olga Valdman Bido Franklin John Prochaska Lawrence Loh Characterizing a community health partnership in Dominican Republic: Network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions
description	Background: Medical trainees complete learning experiences abroad to fulfil global health curricular elements, but this participation has been steadily criticized as fulfilling learner objectives at the cost of host communities. This study uses network and qualitative analyses in characterizing a community coalition in order to better understand its various dimensions and to explore the perceived benefits it provided towards optimizing community outcomes. Methods: Data from a semi-structured survey was used for network and qualitative analyses. Partner linkages were assessed using network analysis tool UCINET 6 (version 6.6). Thematic analysis was conducted on qualitative responses around the perceived coalition strengths and weaknesses. Results: Network analysis confirmed that local member organizations were key network influencers based on reported formal agreements, general interactions, and information shared. While sharing of resources was rare, qualitative analysis suggested that information sharing contributed to engagement, enthusiasm, and communication that allowed visiting partners to expand their understanding of community needs and shift their focus beyond learner objectives. Conclusion: Global health programs for medical students should consider the use of community health coalitions to optimally align the work undertaken by learners on global health experiences abroad. Network mapping can help educators and coalition partners visualize interactions and identify value.
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author	Kristy Yiu Helen Dimaras Olga Valdman Bido Franklin John Prochaska Lawrence Loh
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title	Characterizing a community health partnership in Dominican Republic: Network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions
title_short	Characterizing a community health partnership in Dominican Republic: Network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions
title_full	Characterizing a community health partnership in Dominican Republic: Network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions
title_fullStr	Characterizing a community health partnership in Dominican Republic: Network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions
title_full_unstemmed	Characterizing a community health partnership in Dominican Republic: Network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions
title_sort	characterizing a community health partnership in dominican republic: network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions
publisher	Canadian Medical Education Journal
publishDate	2018
url	https://doaj.org/article/6cdccc9452924255aef896e4e9fbb2df
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Characterizing a community health partnership in Dominican Republic: Network mapping and analysis of stakeholder perceptions

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