Sharon Casapulla
Biographic Data
| ID | 7519558 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sharon Casapulla |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sharon |
| FAMILY NAME | Casapulla |
| SIGNATURE | CASAPULLA S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ohio University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4260-0648 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Using narratives to reduce HIV stigma in rural Ecuador
Objective: To determine the efficacy of using a narrative-based intervention to reduce HIV stigma among members of the general public in a rural community in Ecuador. Design: This cross-sectional intervention study involved a convenience sample of 133 participants from Cariamanga, Ecuador. We used a post-test only comparison group design. Setting: The number of adults living with HIV in Ecuador is increasing. Stigma and discrimination are among t…
Asset-Based and Narrative-Oriented Medical Education for Rural and Urban Underserved Practice
This essay describes a medical education program model that is place-focused, asset-driven, project-based and narratively oriented. The author discusses the various ways this model can frame programming in undergraduate medical education and foster resilience for rural and urban underserved practice. Medical students preparing for practice in rural or urban underserved communities engage with communities from an asset-based perspective, by learni…
Responding to Racism in the Clinical Setting
Medical pluralism in maternal health-seeking behavior of rural women in Southern Ecuador
In rural Ecuador pregnant women face complex challenges navigating the terrain between traditional and biomedical maternal health care services. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in three rural communities in Southern Ecuador that have presented active Chagas disease transmission with women who were pregnant or have given birth within the last five years. This study was conducted to identify and understand the experiences of mothers in th…
Localized Othering
This research describes and analyzes the local history, use, meaning, and impact of the term “Rutter,” a colloquial term used in southeastern Ohio. The use of “Rutter” is closely associated with other negative Appalachian stereotypes. “Rutter” is a local surname that seems to have undergone a process of pejoration. We present findings from semi-structured interviews (n = 10) with adult residents, with particular attention to the impact this term …
Regional Variations in Physical Fitness and Activity in Healthy and Overweight Ecuadorian Adolescents
Background: Insufficient physical activity (PA) and excessive sedentary behavior (SB) are the main contributors to adolescent obesity. However, it is uncertain whether recent economic growth and urbanization in Ecuador are contributing to an obesogenic environment. This study assessed the relationships among fitness, PA, SB, and perceived social support for PA in adolescents from urban (Quito) and rural (Loja) Ecuador. Methods: Fitness was estima…
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Localized Othering
This research describes and analyzes the local history, use, meaning, and impact of the term “Rutter,” a colloquial term used in southeastern Ohio. The use of “Rutter” is closely associated with other negative Appalachian stereotypes. “Rutter” is a local surname that seems to have undergone a process of pejoration. We present findings from semi-structured interviews (n = 10) with adult residents, with particular attention to the impact this term …
Regional Variations in Physical Fitness and Activity in Healthy and Overweight Ecuadorian Adolescents
Background: Insufficient physical activity (PA) and excessive sedentary behavior (SB) are the main contributors to adolescent obesity. However, it is uncertain whether recent economic growth and urbanization in Ecuador are contributing to an obesogenic environment. This study assessed the relationships among fitness, PA, SB, and perceived social support for PA in adolescents from urban (Quito) and rural (Loja) Ecuador. Methods: Fitness was estima…
Medical pluralism in maternal health-seeking behavior of rural women in Southern Ecuador
In rural Ecuador pregnant women face complex challenges navigating the terrain between traditional and biomedical maternal health care services. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in three rural communities in Southern Ecuador that have presented active Chagas disease transmission with women who were pregnant or have given birth within the last five years. This study was conducted to identify and understand the experiences of mothers in th…
Responding to Racism in the Clinical Setting
Asset-Based and Narrative-Oriented Medical Education for Rural and Urban Underserved Practice
This essay describes a medical education program model that is place-focused, asset-driven, project-based and narratively oriented. The author discusses the various ways this model can frame programming in undergraduate medical education and foster resilience for rural and urban underserved practice. Medical students preparing for practice in rural or urban underserved communities engage with communities from an asset-based perspective, by learni…
Using narratives to reduce HIV stigma in rural Ecuador
Objective: To determine the efficacy of using a narrative-based intervention to reduce HIV stigma among members of the general public in a rural community in Ecuador. Design: This cross-sectional intervention study involved a convenience sample of 133 participants from Cariamanga, Ecuador. We used a post-test only comparison group design. Setting: The number of adults living with HIV in Ecuador is increasing. Stigma and discrimination are among t…
Psychology (6 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Innovations in Medical Education (2 works) · Medical education (2 works) · Narrative (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works)