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DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE New York Chapter Brooklyn, NY 30 April 2011

DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE New York Chapter Brooklyn, NY 30 April 2011 Presented By: Gladys E. Williams. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America. DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011. The Issue:

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DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE New York Chapter Brooklyn, NY 30 April 2011

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  1. DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE New York Chapter Brooklyn, NY 30 April 2011 Presented By: Gladys E. Williams

  2. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 The Issue: The Association has been informed by both our counterparts and our friends and families of a spike in the number of young people dying from cancer in Grenada. We do not know if this information is also true for Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

  3. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Our Response: We were very concerned and disturbed with this new information. As a result, the Group had a lively discussion as to how we can assist; we voted to commit $5,000 US to conduct a Research Study into this issue.

  4. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Objectives Contacts made in the USA Contacts made in the Tri-Island State Importance of Research in Health Care Overview of the Research Study Guidelines for Conducting the Research Study

  5. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Communication and Connection Other Issues to be Considered Evaluation, Follow-up and Recommendations Conclusion Our Contact Information Questions, Suggestions & Comments

  6. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Objectives: To gather accurate, reliable and unbiased health information that will assist our communities in the following ways: - Identify trends or patterns that will help in establishing preventative health care measures - Highlight or reinforce habits that are beneficial and positive to the community

  7. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America “Research studies provide evidence that promoting and establishing healthy behaviors for young people are far more effective and often easier, than efforts to change unhealthy behavior already established in adults.” Quoted from: DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Objectives Cont’d: - Education + Knowledge = Empowerment

  8. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America The Assn. wants to ensure proven methods of data collection, recording and reporting are adhered to. Information will be used by the medical community to prevent or identify disease patterns in our communities. DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 2. Provide guidelines for the Research Study.

  9. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Contact Made in the USA: We contacted both the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Cancer Society for guidelines on how to conduct the Research Study. We emphasized this was not an in-depth study, however, we still wanted to gather accurate and valuable information. Guidance was provided on how to proceed.

  10. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Contact Made in Grenada: We informed our counterparts in Grenada. The President of the Grenada Nurses’ Assn. Ms. Patricia Strachan, informed Dr. Alexis who is in the process of collecting information and statistics. They both informed us that such a study is needed and will be very well received.

  11. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America More and more people are dying of cancer these days; and from our contacts in Grenada, we are hearing that this trend is now including more and more young people. The statistics which will be provided later, will give us the age range on which we will concentrate. DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 The Importance of Cancer Research

  12. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 The Importance of Cancer Research Cont’d: Well conducted research is vital to the success of local and global health endeavors. Additionally, good research produces results that can be applied to real world situations.

  13. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America This Study will be tackled as a “TEAM” effort; GRECARPET Nurses’ in conjunction with the Grenada Ministry of Health and the Office of Diaspora. The Grenada Nurses’ Assn at home will also have some oversight and input. DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Overview of Research Study:

  14. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Guidelines for Conducting Research Study 1. Identify the Problem 2. Develop a Theory 3. Conceptualization/Measurement 4. Identify Methodology/Data Collection Strategy 5. Data Analysis/Presentation 6. Summary

  15. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America We will request and will also provide accessibility to all personnel with oversight authority throughout the Project. Contact information will be readily available thereby providing the assurance of being connected with all parties when/as needed. DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Communication and Connection

  16. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Other Issues to Consider: 1. Timeframe for Conducting Research Study– We suggest Nov 2011 – April 2012 2. Target Group – This has not been agreed upon as yet, but we do intend to conduct the Study in all three islands.

  17. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Other Issues to Consider Cont’d: 3. Accessibility to the Target Group - We will enlist the Office of the Diaspora, the Ministry of Health, the Grenada Nurses’ Assn, the Tri-Island media resources and our friends and families with the widest dissemination of the information on this Project. We will also rely on the above resources to assist us in relaying the intent and benefit of this Research Study.

  18. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Other Issues to Consider Cont’d: 4. Data Collection: We have suggested that data collection be done by the following: - Nursing Students - College Students who degree plan have a concentration in Health Care; Community Services or Human Resources - Senior High School Students whose curriculum includes health care or Human resources classes

  19. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Other Issues to Consider Cont’d: 4. Data Collection Cont’d: We also suggested a small stipend to cover transportation/meals be given to those students. Students who participate in the data collection process should also be earning credits towards their graduation requirement.

  20. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Other Issues to Consider Cont’d: 4. Data Collection Cont’d: A Confidentiality Statement will be formulated and signed by each student and whoever will have access to the information collected.

  21. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Other Issues to Consider Cont’d: 5. Barriers to collection of information – Local Laws and Policies; Privacy issues; concerns about why information is being collected and how it will be used; issues with confidentiality; etc.

  22. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Evaluation Evaluation is the comparison of the actual project impacts against the agreed strategic plans. In order to know if we have accomplished our stated mission, ongoing evaluation of the actual process and the outcome, will be conducted.

  23. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Recommendations: We will continue to accept and incorporate valid and constructive recommendations. All recommendations must be made to the groups or individuals having oversight of the Project. These recommendations will be discussed and then included in the Project if deemed beneficial.

  24. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Follow-up: Annually, our Assn makes a trip to the Tri-Island State. We will incorporate a “follow-up” agenda of this Study to our yearly visits. However, updates from all parties will be welcomed at any time.

  25. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Conclusion: Ultimately, the key to a successful research Study lies in the iteration: the process of returning again and again to the research questions, methods, and data, which leads to new ideas, revisions and improvements as needed.

  26. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Conclusion Cont’d: In conclusion, there is no one formula for developing a successful Research Study; in fact it is important to examine methods and date from different viewpoints. Our goal is to glean accurate information which will be used for education and prevention.

  27. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 How to Contact Us: Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Assn of America 871 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203 Gladys E. Cadore-Williams 917-806-1855 Emelda Cox 718-434-4948

  28. Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE NEW YORK CHAPTER 30 April 2011 Questions, Suggestions, Comments? We Do Appreciate Them . . . . . Please tell us!

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