Exploratory research on factors involved in stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV and AIDS in access to work and health care services in
Exploratory research on factors involved in stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV and AIDS in access to work and health care services in the Dominican Republic
The progressive loss of boundaries of the stigma concept within the social sciences is stated, as well as its frequent confusion with other concepts and social phenomena associated to its manifestations, elucidating specifically its relationship to the negative social discrimination. Some distinctive characteristics of stigma phenomenon are proposed regarding the particular emotional reaction and the rationalizations that accompany it, the idea of contagiousness, and the suppression of stigma, as a starting point for a correct demarcation of this concept in the future.
Funding agencies: Family Health International (FHI)
Implementing Institutions: Proyecto Conecta
Principal investigator: Marija Miric
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Contemporary legends related to HIV and AIDS in the Dominican Republic: an approximation to social stigma phenomenon
Contemporary legends related to HIV and AIDS in the Dominican Republic: an approximation to social stigma phenomenon
Funding agencies: World Bank
Implementing Institutions: COPRESIDA (current CONAVIHSIDA)
Principal investigator: Marija Miric
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Participative assessment of behavioral change strategies implemented with youth involved in “street organizations” (nations, gangs and juvenile groups)
Participative assessment of behavioral change strategies implemented with youth involved in “street organizations” (nations, gangs and juvenile groups)
Funding agencies: UNAIDS
Implementing Institutions: Fundación Red de Jóvenes Unidos de Guachupita (FURJUG)
Principal investigator: Marija Miric
Co-principal investigator: Antonio De Moya
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Characterization of early childhood, child care and other services offered to children in selected communities of the Dominican Republic
Characterization of early childhood, child care and other services offered to children in selected communities of the Dominican Republic
Funding agencies: UNICEF
Implementing Institutions: Centro Nacional de Investigación en Salud Materno-Infantil Dr. Hugo Mendoza (CENISMI)
Principal investigator: Marija Miric
Co-principal investigator: Eddy Pérez Then
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Assessment of Youth Gangs in the Dominican Republic
Assessment of Youth Gangs in the Dominican Republic
With the aim of providing the evidence needed to develop strategies for prevention and reduction of potentially negative impact of youth gangs on health and quality of life of adolescents and youth in the Dominican Republic, this study employed Rapid Assessment Process (RAP) methodology to describe and analyze social and health-related dynamics of these organizations. Qualitative data extracted from bibliographic sources and interviews with subject-matter specialists, provided a context for interpretation of quantitative information obtained through anonymous electronic surveys with youth gang members, conducted using the REDCap secure platform. Study findings suggest that youth gangs and other street organizations might play a significant role in the socialization of children and young people in socially marginalized and vulnerable communities, and that their potentially negative impact should be analyzed and addressed on individual bases, considering the level of organizational structure and tolerance of violent and antisocial behaviors observed in each one of them. In some cases, these organizations could become important allies in interventions aimed to reach and promote the quality of life, healthy lifestyles and social wellbeing of young people in vulnerable and underserved communities.
Funding agencies:USAID / Entrena SRL: Proyecto Alerta Joven
Implementing Institutions:Two Oceans In Health
Principal investigator: Marija Miric
Co-principal investigator: Eddy Pérez Then
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Situation analysis of antenatal care and HIV and Syphilis detection in pregnancy in the Dominican Republic
Situation analysis of antenatal care and HIV and Syphilis detection in pregnancy
Research conducted to support the implementation of the National Strategy to Eliminate Congenital Syphilis and HI in the Dominican Republic.
Funding agencies: UNICEF / Harvard Global Health Institute
Implementing Institutions:Centro Nacional de Investigación en Salud Materno-Infantil Dr. Hugo Mendoza (CENISMI)
Principal investigator: Eddy Pérez Then
Co-principal investigator: Marija Miric
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Adolescent Pregnancy in the Dominican Republic: A reality in transition?
Adolescent Pregnancy in the Dominican Republic: A reality in transition?
This observational, descriptive and transversal study triangulated qualitative and quantitative data available from national surveys and previous studies on this topic in the Dominican Republic, with primary data collected from key stakeholders and through medical record revision in country’s major maternity hospitals. Study findings suggest that the tendencies and dynamics of adolescent pregnancy in the Dominican Republic seem to be shifting, suggesting specific socio-cultural determinants to be addressed in order to reduce the negative impact early pregnancies might have on the quality of life of young women and their families, while strengthening the resilience and copying strategies of those who opt for early motherhood.
Funding agencies:Profamilia
Implementing Institutions:Centro Nacional de Investigación en Salud Materno-Infantil Dr. Hugo Mendoza (CENISMI)
Principal investigator: Eddy Pérez Then
Co-principal investigator: Marija Miric
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Base line to address bottlenecks and prepare an action plan to reduce maternal and neonatal
Base line to address bottlenecks and prepare an action plan to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in selected hospitals in the Dominican Republic
Funding agencies: UNICEF/ Public Health Ministry (MSP)
Implementing Institutions: O&Med Global Health and Biotechnology Research Center
Principal investigator: Eddy Pérez Then
Co-principal investigator: Marija Miric
Client
O&Med Global Health and Biotechnology Research Center
Project Date
2013
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Adolescent Pregnancy in the Dominican Republic: Tendencies observed in DHS surveys
Adolescent Pregnancy in the Dominican Republic: Tendencies observed in DHS surveys (1986-2013)
Funding agencies: UNFPA / Profamilia
Implementing Institutions: O&Med Global Health & Biotechnology Research Center
Principal investigator: Eddy Pérez Then
Client
O&Med Global Health & Biotechnology Research Center
Project Date
2015
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