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

DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCE New York Chapter

Brooklyn, NY30 April 2011

Presented By: Gladys E. Williams

Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Nurses’ Association of America

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.

DIASPORA FOUNDING CONFERENCENEW YORK CHAPTER30 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.



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



Communication and Connection Other Issues to be Considered Evaluation, Follow-up and Recommendations Conclusion Our Contact Information Questions, Suggestions & Comments



Objectives:1. 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



Objectives Cont’d: - Education + Knowledge = Empowerment


“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.”

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2. Provide guidelines for the Research Study.


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.


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.



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.



The Importance of Cancer Research


More and more people are dying ofcancer these days; and from our contactsin Grenada, we are hearing that this trendis 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.


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.



Overview of Research Study:


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.


Guidelines for Conducting Research Study1. Identify the Problem2. Develop a Theory3. Conceptualization/Measurement4. Identify Methodology/Data Collection Strategy5. Data Analysis/Presentation6. Summary



Communication and Connection


We will request and will also provide accessibility to all personnel with oversight authority throughout the Project.

Contact information will be readily availablethereby providing the assurance ofbeing connected with all partieswhen/as needed.


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.



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.



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



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



How to Contact Us:

Grenada, Carriacou & Petite MartiniqueNurses’ Assn of America871 Clarkson AvenueBrooklyn, New York 11203

Gladys E. Cadore-Williams917-806-1855

Emelda Cox718-434-4948



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