Livestock/animal assets buffer the impact of conflict-related traumatic events on mental health symptoms for rural women

Glass, Nancy

Saturday, March 21, 2015: 9:50 AM-11:10 AM

Room 2 (Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel)

Speaker:
Nancy Glass, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, Johns Hopkins University

Authors:
Nancy A. Perrin, PhD, Kaiser Permanente
Mitima Mpanao, MA, PAIDEK

Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Learning Objectives:

Describe the health related outcomes associated with economic empowerment interventions in low-resource settings.
Discuss the importance of engaging local experts and colleagues in all phases of the research.

Description:
In the context of multiple adversities, women are demonstrating resilience in rebuilding their futures, through participation in microfinance programs. In addition to the economic benefits of microfinance, there is evidence to suggest that it is an effective vehicle for improving health. The study presents findings on livestock/animal assets as a sustainable approach to reduce the health effects associated with exposure to traumatic events in women in post-conflict settings.