Addressing Racial Health Inequities In San Francisco: A Qualitative Research Project With The Maternal Child And Adolescent Health (mcah) Section Of The San Francisco Department Of Public Health (sfdph)

Author

Lydia KwartengFollow

Date of Award

1-1-2019

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Department

School of Public Health

First Advisor

Trace Kershaw

Abstract

A qualitative research project was conducted within the MCAH section of SFDPH to explore how to equip the public health workforce to address racial health inequities and disparities in the city. 34 interviews were conducted, and analyzing the results suggested that additional training, increased community engagement, and transforming organizational culture were the main ways to equip staff and leadership.

Comments

This is an Open Access Thesis.

Recommended Citation

Kwarteng, Lydia, "Addressing Racial Health Inequities In San Francisco: A Qualitative Research Project With The Maternal Child And Adolescent Health (mcah) Section Of The San Francisco Department Of Public Health (sfdph)" (2019). Public Health Theses. 1831.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ysphtdl/1831