Community health services Theravāda Buddhism Buddhist monks Health Promotion Public Health
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.
Metrics
53 File views/ downloads
50 Record Views
Details
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
Research Home Page
Browse by research and academic units
Learn about the ETD submission process at Drexel
Learn about the Libraries’ research data management services