Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-29T13:31:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Marcos Antonio Batista da Silva.pdf: 2250370 bytes, checksum: a017eaf0574c107aaa1f76c0b7b7b7b3 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-02-03 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This study integrate to the research line Objects of Social Psychology to the understanding of social problems at the Program of Post-Graduation Studies in Social Psychology at the Pontific Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) together with the Center of Studies in Gender, Race and Age (NEGRI), has the general objective of analyses discourses racial-ethnics produced by four masters researchers two women and two men (black and/or brown), currently living in the city of São Paulo and metropolitan regions, associated to the Brazilian Association of Black Researchers (ABPN). The specific objective is to catch, describe and interpret discourses referring to the access, staying, support and barriers confronted by the researchers aiming to finish theirs master s courses. This work is based on the theories of Rosemberg (2003) and Guimarães (2002), understanding race as a social construction and as a analytic concept to comprehend structural social and symbolical inequalities observed in Brazilian society. We also adopted a conception of racism which integrates the structural and symbolic dimensions in understanding the production and reproduction of racial inequalities (ESSED, 1991; ROSEMBERG, 2003; GUIMARÃES, 2005). In the methodological field, we use the hermeneutic of the deep (HP), proposed by J. B. Thompson (2011). This methodology is structured into three parts. The first one, the social historical analysis reconstructed the social and historical conditions of production, circulation and reception of symbolic forms. The second one, the formal analysis investigated the internal organization of the symbolic forms. The third one, the interpretation/reinterpretation summarized the results of the analysis made at the previous parts. Thus, this research has two focus of analysis. In the first one, it is approached the information resides at CNPQ (Lattes Platform) website, which refers to the promotion of racial equality on Science fields in the Brazilian society. In the second focus, the results show that this research dialogues with the dimensions of social exclusion, proposed for Sawaia (2006), covering the objective dimension, as a reference to social inequity; ethics dimension, referring to social injustice; subjective dimension, referring to politic-ethic suffering produced by social exclusion. In other words, Sawaia s theory associated to the discourses, which question the social inequities and collaborate with this fight, showing the clash between forms of maintenance of exclusive structures in public policy of inclusion and resistance potency of subjects, indicating at the same time those politics are of fundamental importance to overcome inequities, it is only effective through the action and force of subjects and social movements / Este estudo se integra à linha de pesquisa Aportes da Psicologia Social à compreensão de problemas sociais , do Programa de Estudos Pós-Graduados em Psicologia Social da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) junto ao Núcleo de Estudos de Gênero, Raça e Idade (NEGRI), tendo por objetivo geral analisar discursos étnico-raciais proferidos por quatro mestres - duas mulheres e dois homens (preto/as e/ou pardo/as)- residentes na cidade de São Paulo e região metropolitana, filiados à Associação Brasileira de Pesquisadores/as Negros/as (ABPN). Como objetivo específico pretende-se captar, descrever e interpretar discursos referentes ao acesso, permanência, apoios e barreiras enfrentadas, por estes mestres para terminar o mestrado. Esta tese fundamenta-se primeiramente na perspectiva teórica de Rosemberg (2003) e Guimarães (2002), entendendo raça como uma construção social e um conceito analítico fundamental para a compreensão de desigualdades socioestruturais e simbólicas instituídas e observadas na sociedade brasileira. Segundo, adotamos uma concepção de racismo que integra as dimensões estrutural e simbólica na compreensão da produção e reprodução das desigualdades sociais (ESSED, 1991; ROSEMBERG, 2003; GUIMARÃES, 2005). No campo metodológico, utilizamos a hermenêutica de profundidade (HP), proposta por J. B. Thompson (2011). Essa metodologia é estruturada em três partes, a primeira etapa da HP utilizada foi à análise sócio-histórica (reconstruiu as condições sociais e históricas de produção, circulação e recepção das formas simbólicas). A segunda fase análise formal ou discursiva (investigou a organização interna das formas simbólicas). A terceira fase, a interpretação/reinterpretação (realizou uma síntese dos resultados das etapas anteriores). Nesta tese adotamos também a análise de conteúdo, que visa oferecer uma descrição sistemática e objetiva da organização interna das formas simbólicas, bem como a obediência aos princípios éticos na pesquisa (BARDIN, 2011; ROSEMBERG, 1981). Assim, trabalhamos com dois enfoques que correspondem a duas unidades de análise: informações do currículo cadastrado na Plataforma Lattes dos entrevistados e falas transcritas em forma de texto dos discursos captados junto aos entrevistados/as. No primeiro enfoque, abordamos as informações constantes do portal do CNPq (Plataforma Lattes), no que se refere à promoção da igualdade racial no âmbito da Ciência na sociedade brasileira. No segundo enfoque, os resultados mostram que esta pesquisa dialoga com as dimensões da exclusão social, proposta por Sawaia (2006), abrangendo as dimensões objetiva, referente à desigualdade social; ética, referente às injustiças sociais; subjetiva, referente ao sofrimento ético-político produzido pela exclusão social. Isto é, se associa ao coro que questiona as desigualdades sociais e colabora com essa luta, mostrando o embate entre as formas sutis de manutenção de estruturas excludentes em políticas públicas de inclusão e a potência de resistência dos sujeitos, e indicando que ao mesmo tempo em que tais políticas são fundamentais para a superação de desigualdades, elas só se efetivam pela ação e força dos sujeitos e dos movimentos sociais

Health inequalities take many forms related to race, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic, language and many other axes throughout communities around the world. Type two diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are examples of conditions (among many others) that disproportionately affect Latino@s in the U.S.. The research of this dissertation is based on fieldwork conducted throughout several predominantly Latin@ neighborhoods in Chicago, IL. This dissertation examines how Latin@s in Chicago navigate health and well-being, and how they engage in agentive strategies in the face of chronic disease. I recorded individual life histories and semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and participant observation at various community events and settings. The stories of these Chicago Latin@s are shared here in an effort to de-homogenize the depiction of Latin@s in the U.S. by paying attention to local narratives, and especially to those related to living with chronic disease.

<p>This research aimed to explore why the Imbizo Men&rsquo / s Health Project is successful in encouraging men to participate in an HIV focused intervention by exploring what the respondents perceived to be the essential elements required for the constructive involvement of men in health related HIV prevention programmes. It used the qualitative research method of six focus group discussions to gather data. The study population was participants from the Imbizo Men&rsquo / s Health Project. A purposive sample of 40 men aged 18- 35 years old living in Soweto were selected from this study population. The content of the focus group discussions was analysed to identify recurring themes and perceptions, and the key suggestions made by the respondents.</p>

Background: The importance of tackling economic, social and health-related inequities is increasingly accepted as a core concern for the post-Millennium Development Goal framework. However, there is a global dearth of high-quality, policy-relevant and actionable data on inequities within populations, which means that development solutions seldom focus on the people who need them most. INTREC (INDEPTH Training and Research Centres of Excellence) was established with this concern in mind. It aims to provide training for researchers from the INDEPTH network on associations between health inequities, the social determinants of health (SDH), and health outcomes, and on presenting their findings in a usable form to policy makers. Objective: As part of a baseline situation analysis for INTREC, this paper assesses the current status of SDH training in three of the African INTREC countries - Ghana, Tanzania, and South Africa - as well as the gaps, barriers, and opportunities for training. Methods: SDH-related courses from the three countries were identified through personal knowledge of the researchers, supplemented by snowballing and online searches. Interviews were also conducted with, among others, academics engaged in SDH and public health training in order to provide context and complementary material. Information regarding access to the Internet, as a possible INTREC teaching medium, was gathered in each country through online searches. Results: SDH-relevant training is available, but 1) the number of places available for students is limited; 2) the training tends to be public-health-oriented rather than inclusive of the broader, multi-sectoral issues associated with SDH; and 3) insufficient funding places limitations on both students and on the training institutions themselves, thereby affecting participation and quality. We also identified rapidly expanding Internet connectivity in all three countries, which opens up opportunities for e-learning on SDH, though the current quality of the Internet services remains mixed. Conclusions: SDH training is currently in short supply, and there is a clear role for INTREC to contribute to the training of a critical mass of African researchers on the topic. This work will be accomplished most effectively by building on pre-existing networks, institutions, and methods.

Objective: To determine who avoids the dentist and declines recommended dental treatment due to cost. Methods: A secondary data analysis was undertaken. Weights were utilized to ensure data were nationally representative. Univariate and bivariate descriptive statistics were calculated and logistic regressions were used to observe the characteristics that were predictive of reporting cost barriers to care. Results: Over 17 per cent of the Canadian population reported avoiding a dental professional due to cost, and 16.5 per cent reported declining recommended dental treatment due to cost. These individuals had a higher prevalence of needing treatment, had more untreated decay, missing teeth, and reported having poor oral health and oral pain often. Having no insurance, lower income, and reporting “poor to fair” oral health were the greatest predictors of reporting cost barriers to care. Conclusions: Individuals who report cost barriers experience more disease and treatment needs than those who do not.

Objective: To determine who avoids the dentist and declines recommended dental treatment due to cost. Methods: A secondary data analysis was undertaken. Weights were utilized to ensure data were nationally representative. Univariate and bivariate descriptive statistics were calculated and logistic regressions were used to observe the characteristics that were predictive of reporting cost barriers to care. Results: Over 17 per cent of the Canadian population reported avoiding a dental professional due to cost, and 16.5 per cent reported declining recommended dental treatment due to cost. These individuals had a higher prevalence of needing treatment, had more untreated decay, missing teeth, and reported having poor oral health and oral pain often. Having no insurance, lower income, and reporting “poor to fair” oral health were the greatest predictors of reporting cost barriers to care. Conclusions: Individuals who report cost barriers experience more disease and treatment needs than those who do not.

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<p>This research aimed to explore why the Imbizo Men&rsquo / s Health Project is successful in encouraging men to participate in an HIV focused intervention by exploring what the respondents perceived to be the essential elements required for the constructive involvement of men in health related HIV prevention programmes. It used the qualitative research method of six focus group discussions to gather data. The study population was participants from the Imbizo Men&rsquo / s Health Project. A purposive sample of 40 men aged 18- 35 years old living in Soweto were selected from this study population. The content of the focus group discussions was analysed to identify recurring themes and perceptions, and the key suggestions made by the respondents.</p>

This thesis is a subset of a larger “parent” project under the direction of my supervisor, Dr. Cecilia Benoit. The purpose of the larger project is to seize an unique research opportunity that has emerged with the development and implementation of the HerWay Home (HWH) program, a community-based initiative for pregnant and early parenting women who face substance use and other challenges in the Greater Victoria Area. My research has capitalized on the pre-implementation phase of the HWH program between 2010-2011. Thirteen in-person semi-structured interviews were conducted with women who would likely be clients for the HWH program, based on their pregnancy experiences, substance use concerns and other life challenges. The goal of this research has been to explore these women’s pregnancy and postpartum narratives and investigate what, in their view, should be crucial components of the HWH intervention in the short and longterm. My findings indicate that, consistent with the literature on pregnant and early parenting women facing substance use and other life challenges, a range of complex, intertwined disadvantages exist in their lives that translate into multiple barriers to accessing continuous health and social care during their pregnancy and after the birth of their child. An adapted model of the Health Lifestyle Theory is used to frame the analysis of the data collected from this research. The results from this research support the argument that the life choices of the participants are constrained by structural life chances and socially determined inequities that systematically disadvantage and disempower them. The findings also reveal an implicit sense of agency in the women’s narratives, as well as key specifics about what they view as the main gaps in care and their desired program services. The findings will be relayed to HWH organizers, and used to inform the development and implementation of the program’s services. / Graduate

This project entails a critical examination of the race/culture divide in human services from the vantage point of middle women non-professional grassroots advocates who emerged in the 1990s to address inequities that minoritized immigrants experience with main stream human services in Canada. The race/culture divide denotes critical race theorists' critique of a focus on cultural difference that obscures racism. Shaped by critical race theory and critical research methods, and drawing on interviews and participant observation involving 25 middle women, my findings reveal that the middle women's articulations of barriers and gaps as systemic inequities are at odds with main stream services' tendencies to focus on cultural challenges. This tension results in the discursive production of a cultural niche, a gendered space of exploitation of a culturally defined Middle Woman, who is thus rendered perpetually immigrant. The study illuminates how the Middle Woman navigates a complex and perilous tension between jeopardizing relationships with main stream organizations and simultaneously resisting what she experiences as disrespectful, unacceptable, unethical and overtly racist interfaces with human services. Although the middle women recounted numerous, visceral and detailed culturalist-racist interfaces in systemically racialized human service systems, they were equivocal about naming racism until I raised it directly. They gave meaning to "in Canada" experiences through their particular pre-migration realities in a process of continuous comparison between "back home" and "here," positioning them differentially in relation to Canada, and therefore also to the possibility of naming racism in Canada. The middle women engage in a continuous process of discerning racism, always weighing it against other explanations for inequitable treatment. The project thus draws attention to the toll that navigating the race/culture divide takes in embodying the sensed and draining the spirit. It draws attention to the process through which I, as a white researcher, came to see the workings of our racialized society. My research contributes to the literature on the race/culture divide and whiteness studies, and has implications for research on racism, dialogue about cultural competence and anti-racist practice, and conceptualizing settlement and responsive human services.