Domains of Influence: Socio-cultural
This domain refers to cultural influences that vary by geography, age group, and ethnicity. Our research explores how culture affects use of health services, resilience, and recovery from illness. Also in this domain is the role of the sociocultural environment in learning among nurses.
Our faculty investigate the role of cultural identity, discrimination, and other cultural influences on personal health.
Areas of Expertise: medical-surgical, trauma nursing; primary care, urgent care
Areas of Expertise: self-management, quality of life; inner strength in women surviving chronic health conditions; health communication
Areas of Expertise: resiliency, PTSD; trauma among minority women
