MSc in Social Justice, Development and Health
Recent Submissions
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“It’s our future, isn’t it?” Nurses’ experiences and conceptualisation of best care practices for an increasingly diverse patient population
(2017)As the UK is increasingly becoming a multicultural country, the health system needs to adapt and ensure that all patients, regardless of their ethnic or cultural backgrounds, get equal quality care. Evidence has shown that ... -
A Critical re-conceptualization of Traditional Ecological Knowledge: First Nations psychosocial narratives of Healing, Advocacy, Expression and Reciprocity
(Queen Margaret University, 2015)Spiritual, ceremonial, socio-ecological and socio-emotional conceptualizations of First Nations relationship with the land was explored through the space of 'Traditional Ecological Knowledge'. Utilizing a qualitative ... -
Potential Socioeconomic Outcomes of a Proposed Diversion from the Great Lakes Basin to the Midwest and Central Plains of the USA
(Queen Margaret University, 2015)A diversion of freshwater from the USA and Canadian governed Great Lakes Basin (GLB) to the Midwest and Central Plains (MCP) of the USA has long been a proposed ecological intervention in addressing continuing water scarcity. ... -
To what extent do organisational policies, systems and structures support the health and wellbeing of people in police custody in Scotland?
(Queen Margaret University, 2016)This study examines the roles of Scottish Government, Police Scotland and the National Health Service (NHS) in supporting and promoting the health and wellbeing of people in police custody in Scotland. People in police ... -
Indigenous Beliefs, HIV and Health Seeking Behaviour.
(Queen Margaret University, 2015)Background: Globally there are 34 million people living with HIV and AIDS, with 68% of these individuals living in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is often cited as the success story in the fight against HIV and AIDS due to ...