Gracie Brownell

Biographic Data

ID178262
NAMEGracie Brownell
GIVEN NAMESGracie
FAMILY NAMEBrownell
SIGNATUREBROWNELL G
AFFILIATIONSEast Texas A&M University
ORCID0000-0001-7521-137X
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS6
WORKS AS AUTHOR6
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2012
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2024
H-INDEX2

  • Reintegration Programs and the Willingness of Displaced Persons to Return Home

    Open AccessPaul O Adekola, G T Cirella et al.ARTICLEJournal of International…2024References: 51

  • College student's attitudes about SCD carrier screening

    Marcella Smith, Gracie BrownellARTICLEJournal of Human Behavior in the…2022References: 30

    Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorders that leads to several health problems ranging from delayed growths, recurrent infections, vision problems, chronic hemolysis, kidney disease to low quality of life and life expectancy. Beyond individuals and families, SCD has the potential of economically burdening communities and societies. A non-probability sampling approach using a convenience sample of college students was used for thi…

  • A phenomenological study of ex-child soldiers' perceived meaning of reintegration in post war Liberia

    Gracie BrownellARTICLEJournal of Human Behavior in the…2020References: 32

    The author examined the meaning of reintegration as perceived by 34 Liberian ex-child soldiers. Three textural themes were uncovered: dissatisfaction with reintegration, powerlessness and perceptions of reintegration. The findings provide new insights which can be used to understand the meaning of reintegration and inform reintegration intervention strategies targeting child soldiers' specific needs. Implications and future research are discussed

  • NGO strategy toward the reintegration of child soldiers in Liberia, Africa

    Open AccessGracie Brownell, Randall Basham et al.ARTICLEInternational Social Work2017Cited by: 1References: 12

    This research investigates the roles of international and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Liberia 10 years after the 14-year civil war ended in 2003. Soldiers of the war included a large number of child soldiers who are currently combatants at differing levels and phases of reintegration into society. A survey was conducted to generate descriptive empirical information about the roles NGOs play in ex-combatants’ reintegration and t…

  • Experiences of former child soldiers in Africa

    Open AccessGracie Brownell, Regina T PraetoriusARTICLEInternational Social Work2016Cited by: 2References: 6

    Child soldiering affects approximately 300,000 children worldwide. Abducted and forced into combat, victims experience trauma that may have life-long effects. Thus, it is important to understand child soldiers’ experiences and develop culturally appropriate interventions. Using Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis (QIMS), the authors sought to understand the lived experiences of ex-child soldiers in Sierra Leone, Northern Uganda, and Liberia. …

  • Inadequate Health Literacy among Elderly Immigrants

    Brownell Gracie, Gracie Brownell et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Behavior in the…2012Cited by: 3References: 48

    Inadequate health literacy among elderly immigrants in the United States is an important social issue that needs immediate attention to decrease health disparities. This study examines the causes and consequences of inadequate health literacy among the elderly immigrants. Characteristics of the elderly immigrants are presented including their diverse backgrounds, physical health, mental health, and substance use. Barriers and contributing factors…