Lifting the Veil of Ignorance: A Social Justice Perspective

Lifting the Veil of Ignorance: A Social Justice Perspective

By April Jones

The “Lifting the Veil of Ignorance” series of student social justice essays, which were developed from the students’ social work research proposals, is an anthology of undergraduate authors’ viewpoints on various topics related to social justice using a social work perspective to approach addressing injustices. It is important to hear from undergraduate students, particularly . .

Tuskegee, AL, US
Retaining Patients in HIV Care: An Insider Action Research Study

Retaining Patients in HIV Care: An Insider Action Research Study

By Nancy Murphy, Erin Athey, Alfred Larbi, & Nnemdi Elias

Retaining patients in care is a critical aspect of HIV clinical practice. People living with HIV are likely to continually adhere to HIV treatment when they remain in continuous care. Retention in HIV care is associated with viral suppression which improves immune function, decreases individual . . .

Red Bank, NJ, US
The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity

The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity

By Jakub Sotolar

This study explored how COVID-19 affected physical activity of individuals who participated in a survey in order to give recommendations to organisations, practitioners and services on how to manage changes in health care needs. Self-reported physical activity decreased throughout all five age groups included in this study. This decrease is associated . . .

Carlisle, ENG, GB
Leading Family Centres through Covid-19

Leading Family Centres through Covid-19

By Kaz Stuart

The outbreak of Covid-19 globally led to a national lockdown in England from March to July 2020 and November to December 2020. Key workers in front line health care, food production or delivery services were allowed to continue working, but all other workers, including family centre leaders, had to go home and work from home where possible. Family centres provide wrap . . .

Penrith, ENG, GB