Williamina Ioanna Bing
Biographic Data
| ID | 108993 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Williamina Ioanna Bing |
| GIVEN NAMES | Williamina Ioanna |
| FAMILY NAME | Bing |
| SIGNATURE | BING W I |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Faith-based health screenings for Marshallese adults living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Introduction: Striking health disparities exist in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). The RMI has one of the highest age-adjusted type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) rates in the world (23.0%) compared to global (9.3%) and United States (US; 13.3%) rates. We conducted health screenings including clinical indicators of T2DM and hypertension among Marshallese in the RMI. Methods: Screenings were conducted at 20 churches on Majuro Atoll. Partic…
Maternal Health Beliefs, Perceptions, and Experiences in a U.S. Marshallese Community
Introduction: The purpose of this article is to review the beliefs, perceptions, and experience of maternal health among Marshallese women. Methodology: The study utilized a qualitative descriptive design with a brief survey of participant demographics. A purposive sample of 43 participants were enrolled. Results: The mean age of participants was 40 years. Four a priori themes were identified as follows: (a) family planning beliefs and experience…
Structural and Socio-cultural Barriers to Prenatal Care in a US Marshallese Community
Community Health Warriors
Our manuscript highlights the viewpoints and reflections of the native Marshallese community health workers (CHWs) engaged in research with the local Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas. In particular, this paper documents the vital role Marshallese CHWs play in the success of programs and research efforts. The negative health effects of nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands has been passed down through many generations, along with unfa…
Cultural Adaptation of Diabetes Self-Management Education for Marshallese Residing in the United States
We identified key cultural considerations to incorporate into a diabetes self-management program for the Marshallese. The insights gained can inform others' work with Pacific Islanders
Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults
Interpretive policy analysis
While the ACA and Medicaid Expansion have reduced the national uninsured rate, Marshallese COFA migrants have not benefited equally from this policy. The lack of healthcare coverage for the Marshallese COFA migrants exacerbates the health disparities this underserved population faces. This article is an important contribution to researchers because it presents the Marshallese's interpretation of the policy, which will help inform policy makers th…
Interpretive policy analysis
While the ACA and Medicaid Expansion have reduced the national uninsured rate, Marshallese COFA migrants have not benefited equally from this policy. The lack of healthcare coverage for the Marshallese COFA migrants exacerbates the health disparities this underserved population faces. This article is an important contribution to researchers because it presents the Marshallese's interpretation of the policy, which will help inform policy makers th…
Community Health Warriors
Our manuscript highlights the viewpoints and reflections of the native Marshallese community health workers (CHWs) engaged in research with the local Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas. In particular, this paper documents the vital role Marshallese CHWs play in the success of programs and research efforts. The negative health effects of nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands has been passed down through many generations, along with unfa…
Cultural Adaptation of Diabetes Self-Management Education for Marshallese Residing in the United States
We identified key cultural considerations to incorporate into a diabetes self-management program for the Marshallese. The insights gained can inform others' work with Pacific Islanders
Diabetes and Hypertension in Marshallese Adults
Structural and Socio-cultural Barriers to Prenatal Care in a US Marshallese Community
Maternal Health Beliefs, Perceptions, and Experiences in a U.S. Marshallese Community
Introduction: The purpose of this article is to review the beliefs, perceptions, and experience of maternal health among Marshallese women. Methodology: The study utilized a qualitative descriptive design with a brief survey of participant demographics. A purposive sample of 43 participants were enrolled. Results: The mean age of participants was 40 years. Four a priori themes were identified as follows: (a) family planning beliefs and experience…
Faith-based health screenings for Marshallese adults living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Introduction: Striking health disparities exist in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). The RMI has one of the highest age-adjusted type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) rates in the world (23.0%) compared to global (9.3%) and United States (US; 13.3%) rates. We conducted health screenings including clinical indicators of T2DM and hypertension among Marshallese in the RMI. Methods: Screenings were conducted at 20 churches on Majuro Atoll. Partic…
Medicine (6 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Community-based participatory research (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Health care (4 works) · Participatory action research (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Public health (4 works)