Raising global awareness in nursing students through a community educational outreach program in Tanzania

Abstract

Participants will understand the challenges inherent in healthcare delivery in rural Tanzania. A program designed to provide health screenings for hypertension and diabetes will be discussed as it was implemented by nursing students in Tanzania. Methods for collaboration with local community leaders in Tanzania will be discussed.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Elizabeth K. Herron

Author Details

Elizabeth Herron, PhD, School of Nursing, James Madison University School of Nursing, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA

Sigma Membership

Pi Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness, International Healthcare

Recommended Citation

Herron, Elizabeth K., "Raising global awareness in nursing students through a community educational outreach program in Tanzania" (2019). Convention. 117.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/117

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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