Nathaniel Sisson
Biographic Data
| ID | 5137141 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nathaniel Sisson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nathaniel |
| FAMILY NAME | Sisson |
| SIGNATURE | SISSON N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Washington |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3351-1419 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Listening holistically: One village’s path to address child malnutrition in Mali
This study chronicles a 14-year partnership between a Malian rural village and US academics to curb childhood malnutrition. Villagers described agricultural/nutritional traditions while expressing a desire for improved quality of life for the future. Through holistic observation and listening, student/faculty partners developed a trusting relationship, and documented the community’s fundamental knowledge-base. Collaborators studied children’s die…
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Immigrant Health Through Community-initiated Screening Events
BACKGROUND: In areas of new-immigrant population growth, medical and social infrastructure may be lagging behind the needs of those who do not identify with the majority culture or language. Subsequently, information regarding this population's health status and access to care is limited. Montana's Hispanic population is one such group. Despite its low total population, the state has experienced unprecedented growth in the number of Spanish-speak…
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Immigrant Health Through Community-initiated Screening Events
Background: In areas of new-immigrant population growth, medical and social infrastructure may be lagging behind the needs of those who do not identify with the majority culture or language. Subsequently, information regarding this population's health status and access to care is limited. Montana's Hispanic population is one such group. Despite its low total population, the state has experienced unprecedented growth in the number of Spanish-speak…
Rural Hispanic Perceptions of Mental Health: A Qualitative Study
Introduction: In 2020, 18.4% of Hispanics experienced mental illness, yet only about a third received treatment compared with nearly half of non-Hispanic Whites. In Montana, where only 11% of the mental health needs are currently met, service utilization is low. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of the Hispanic immigrant population in a rural state on mental health and professional service utilization. Methods: Using a de…
Exploring a rural Latino community’s perception of the Covid-19 pandemic
We offer insights into the perception of Latinos of the COVID-19 pandemic in a rural state. Our findings may influence communication techniques of local health departments and offer a way to understand how this often-overlooked community deals with the pandemic
Exploring a rural Latino community’s perception of the Covid-19 pandemic
We offer insights into the perception of Latinos of the COVID-19 pandemic in a rural state. Our findings may influence communication techniques of local health departments and offer a way to understand how this often-overlooked community deals with the pandemic
Exploring a rural Latino community’s perception of the Covid-19 pandemic
We offer insights into the perception of Latinos of the COVID-19 pandemic in a rural state. Our findings may influence communication techniques of local health departments and offer a way to understand how this often-overlooked community deals with the pandemic
Rural Hispanic Perceptions of Mental Health: A Qualitative Study
Introduction: In 2020, 18.4% of Hispanics experienced mental illness, yet only about a third received treatment compared with nearly half of non-Hispanic Whites. In Montana, where only 11% of the mental health needs are currently met, service utilization is low. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of the Hispanic immigrant population in a rural state on mental health and professional service utilization. Methods: Using a de…
Listening holistically: One village’s path to address child malnutrition in Mali
This study chronicles a 14-year partnership between a Malian rural village and US academics to curb childhood malnutrition. Villagers described agricultural/nutritional traditions while expressing a desire for improved quality of life for the future. Through holistic observation and listening, student/faculty partners developed a trusting relationship, and documented the community’s fundamental knowledge-base. Collaborators studied children’s die…
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Immigrant Health Through Community-initiated Screening Events
BACKGROUND: In areas of new-immigrant population growth, medical and social infrastructure may be lagging behind the needs of those who do not identify with the majority culture or language. Subsequently, information regarding this population's health status and access to care is limited. Montana's Hispanic population is one such group. Despite its low total population, the state has experienced unprecedented growth in the number of Spanish-speak…
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Immigrant Health Through Community-initiated Screening Events
Background: In areas of new-immigrant population growth, medical and social infrastructure may be lagging behind the needs of those who do not identify with the majority culture or language. Subsequently, information regarding this population's health status and access to care is limited. Montana's Hispanic population is one such group. Despite its low total population, the state has experienced unprecedented growth in the number of Spanish-speak…
Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Cultural Competency in Health Care (2 works) · Dental Health and Care Utilization (2 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Health equity (2 works)