Shannon Mcmorrow
Biographic Data
| ID | 327654 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shannon Mcmorrow |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shannon |
| FAMILY NAME | Mcmorrow |
| SIGNATURE | MCMORROW S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Western Michigan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7410-4011 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Women's experiences negotiating barriers and asserting agency on family planning in urban east-central Uganda
Many women in Uganda face barriers to using family planning in ways that are safe and responsive to their needs. This study explored the experiences of women in urban east-central Uganda to understand how they access, use, and navigate family planning services to identify opportunities for service improvement. Ten women participated in a three-month photovoice process combining photography with bi-monthly group discussions. Data were analysed usi…
Facilitators and barriers to integrated malaria prevention in Wakiso district, Uganda
Malaria continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Appropriate combinations of non-chemical and chemical methods of malaria vector control in the context of integrated vector management have been recommended by the World Health Organization. The aim of the study was to explore facilitators and barriers to using integrated malaria prevention in Wakiso district, Uganda. This qualitative stud…
Health Experiences of Women University Students of Color and Women International Students in the United States During the First Year of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Women university students in the United States who are students of color and international students consistently experience health disparities. These were exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial upheaval following the murder of George Floyd. Within that context, this study aimed to explore the health and well-being experiences of women students of color and international women students at a university in the Midwestern United States i…
Use of Photovoice in sub-Saharan Africa
Photovoice is a qualitative, participatory research method with great potential for increased use across settings and disciplines in sub-Saharan Africa. The method originated over 30 years ago with two women researchers in reproductive health and has since been used across disciplines in diverse settings globally. Despite its origin within the social and cultural contexts of China in 1992, the method has been used predominantly in settings in the…
Qualitative exploration of the reproductive health perceptions of middle-aged women in the United States
Empirical literature exploring the reproductive health experiences of middle-aged women is limited. Little is known about their experiences and decision-making processes related to reproductive health. The purpose of the Reproductive Health Seeking (RHS) study was to expand the understanding of reproductive health knowledge and influences impacting health decisions for middle-aged women. Thirty women aged 45-64 participated in semi-structured int…
Photovoice for Social Justice
Evidence from a Longitudinal Photovoice and Interview Assessment with Congolese Refugee Women in the Midwestern United States
Purpose: Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo have rapidly increased since 2016 and are growing to represent one of the top refugee groups in the United States. They are at high risk for health inequities, yet, there is limited qualitative research exploring the health needs, assets, and experiences of this group and even less longitudinal research. In addition, women refugees are understudied across all global contexts. Therefore, the …
A Community-Led Partnership to Develop a Mental Health Promotion Curriculum with Minority Health Agencies
Next steps include revisions based on lessons learned, additional cultural and linguistic tailoring of the program, and offering statewide access
At the intersection of gender and discrimination
Through their Eyes
At the intersection of gender and discrimination
Through their Eyes
Use of Photovoice in sub-Saharan Africa
Photovoice is a qualitative, participatory research method with great potential for increased use across settings and disciplines in sub-Saharan Africa. The method originated over 30 years ago with two women researchers in reproductive health and has since been used across disciplines in diverse settings globally. Despite its origin within the social and cultural contexts of China in 1992, the method has been used predominantly in settings in the…
Through their Eyes
Photovoice for Social Justice
Evidence from a Longitudinal Photovoice and Interview Assessment with Congolese Refugee Women in the Midwestern United States
Purpose: Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo have rapidly increased since 2016 and are growing to represent one of the top refugee groups in the United States. They are at high risk for health inequities, yet, there is limited qualitative research exploring the health needs, assets, and experiences of this group and even less longitudinal research. In addition, women refugees are understudied across all global contexts. Therefore, the …
A Community-Led Partnership to Develop a Mental Health Promotion Curriculum with Minority Health Agencies
Next steps include revisions based on lessons learned, additional cultural and linguistic tailoring of the program, and offering statewide access
At the intersection of gender and discrimination
Qualitative exploration of the reproductive health perceptions of middle-aged women in the United States
Empirical literature exploring the reproductive health experiences of middle-aged women is limited. Little is known about their experiences and decision-making processes related to reproductive health. The purpose of the Reproductive Health Seeking (RHS) study was to expand the understanding of reproductive health knowledge and influences impacting health decisions for middle-aged women. Thirty women aged 45-64 participated in semi-structured int…
Health Experiences of Women University Students of Color and Women International Students in the United States During the First Year of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Women university students in the United States who are students of color and international students consistently experience health disparities. These were exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial upheaval following the murder of George Floyd. Within that context, this study aimed to explore the health and well-being experiences of women students of color and international women students at a university in the Midwestern United States i…
Use of Photovoice in sub-Saharan Africa
Photovoice is a qualitative, participatory research method with great potential for increased use across settings and disciplines in sub-Saharan Africa. The method originated over 30 years ago with two women researchers in reproductive health and has since been used across disciplines in diverse settings globally. Despite its origin within the social and cultural contexts of China in 1992, the method has been used predominantly in settings in the…
Facilitators and barriers to integrated malaria prevention in Wakiso district, Uganda
Malaria continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Appropriate combinations of non-chemical and chemical methods of malaria vector control in the context of integrated vector management have been recommended by the World Health Organization. The aim of the study was to explore facilitators and barriers to using integrated malaria prevention in Wakiso district, Uganda. This qualitative stud…
Women's experiences negotiating barriers and asserting agency on family planning in urban east-central Uganda
Many women in Uganda face barriers to using family planning in ways that are safe and responsive to their needs. This study explored the experiences of women in urban east-central Uganda to understand how they access, use, and navigate family planning services to identify opportunities for service improvement. Ten women participated in a three-month photovoice process combining photography with bi-monthly group discussions. Data were analysed usi…
Photovoice (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Political science (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Qualitative research (6 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Focus group (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Participatory Visual Research Methods (4 works) · Social science (4 works)