Simone Martin-Howard

TL;DR: Grounded in the social determinants of health conceptual framework, the application of the disproportionate impact of COVID‐19 on vulnerable populations and communities of color for a discussion on strategies for minimizing health disparities is explored.

TL;DR: In this article , the experiences and perceptions of 15 Black female correctional officers employed at Rikers Island, one of the country's biggest jail complexes, were investigated through in-depth interviews, which revealed that participants did not receive needed mental health services from the Department of Correction and experienced physical and mental health stressors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the associations between negative experiences with police and poor physical, mental, and behavioral health outcomes, and found that negative experiences were associated with poor physical and mental health outcomes.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore barriers and challenges to service delivery and funding at one specific NPO in South Africa's Western Cape Province (WCP) and rely on observations and indepth semistructured interviews with 11 staff members.

TL;DR: In the Western Cape Province of South Africa, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) provide direct services for residents of underserved areas where gang violence is rampant as mentioned in this paper , and 40% of women adapt to community challenges by remaining resilient or coping with violence through avoidance.