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Health Needs Assessment of the Theravada Buddhist Monastic Community in the Northeast USA
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Drexel University
Jun 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-7955
Abstract
The Theravada Buddhist monastics community living in the northeastern United States of America is a vulnerable population that is not given much attention in the sphere of public health. This needs assessment sought to start laying the foundation for future research and projects to help this population. Information collected through this study has shown that there are some issues within the monastic community, such as a lack of knowledge regarding having regular wellness and care visits and lack of awareness of available community health care services. Additionally, the relationship between the monastic code of conduct and health outcomes was apparent. The results of this needs assessment and potential further areas of study on this population are discussed.
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- Title
- Health Needs Assessment of the Theravada Buddhist Monastic Community in the Northeast USA
- Creators
- Chandupa Abeyratna - DU
- Contributors
- Philip Massey (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- v, 29 pages, 26 slides
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Dana and David Dornsife School of Public Health; Community Health and Prevention; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 7955; 991014632237604721