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KANUGULA, Samanvi, YEEM, Julia, MBULLO, Patrick, SINGH, Revika, and YOUNG, Sera (Northwestern U Young Rsch Group) Household Water Insecurity Diminishes Social Capital Gain among Women in Western Kenya. Household water insecurity (WI) has been shown to negatively influence household economic wellbeing. However, its impact on social capital (SC), i.e. the presence of social networks and the ability to build relationships with others, is not well known. Therefore, we investigated the impact of household WI on SC among women in western Kenya using go-along and photo elicitation interviews (n=30). Data, coded and analyzed in Atlas.ti, illustrated that individual and household SC decreased with greater WI. This suggests far-reaching consequences of household WI, such as diminished women’s agency within the household and the larger community. samanvikanugula2022@u.northwestern.edu (TH-131) 

KELLER, Jessica (UNT) Applying Anthropology to Reduce Disparities and Improve Outcomes in LGBTQIA+ Healthcare. The exclusion of LGBTQIA+ persons from full cultural citizenship manifests most urgently in the realm of healthcare where their “right ... to being different without revoking their rights of belonging” (Rosaldo 1994) can mean the difference between life and death. Fear of discrimination and lack of access prevent many LGBTQIA+ persons from seeking preventive and emergency care. Applied anthropologists possess the skills for reducing disparities and improving health outcomes through clinic program evaluation and design, improvement of medical school curriculum regarding LGBTQIA+ healthcare topics, and development of training initiatives that move beyond cultural competency and responsiveness. jessicankeller@gmail.com (TH-131) 

KHAN, Hamda (STJCRH Memphis) Effects of Memphis’ Food Deserts on Healthcare Outcomes for Sickle Cell Patients. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common genetic blood disorder in the US affecting nearly 100,000 residents. Poor nutritional status conceivably leads to more frequent hospitalizations for SCD-related complications. Lack of nutrition education and socioeconomic barriers contribute to poor health outcomes for SCD patients. The current study seeks to overlay geocoded home addresses of 1292 participants in a longitudinal cohort, SCCRIP, with environmental and socioeconomic variables for geospatial analysis. This paper explores how food deserts potentially contribute to variations in SCD-related complications and engagement in care. Outcomes may inform clinical decision-making and direct resources toward improving SCD patients’ overall health. hamdahussain5@gmail.com (TH-131) 

KOCELKO, Melissa (U Denver) Drawing Identities: Storytelling in Indigenous Comic Books. Albuquerque is the epicenter of Indigenous comic books. It is home to the Indigenous-owned Red Planet Books & Comics and the first ever Indigenous comic con. This poster will explore Indigenous comic books throughout the United States while demonstrating the potential they have as a tool for creating, presenting, and producing cultural identities. These stories are a means for people to continue tribal stories, present contemporary representations of Indigenous people, and more. This research utilized participant observation, an online survey, semi-structured interviews, and the visual analysis of Indigenous produced comics. melissa.kocelko@du.edu (TH-131) 

KOSNIK, Emily (GVSU) Raciolinguistic Ideologies of Language Education Practices in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is established that social justice is intrinsically linked to linguistic practice. Refugees, as speakers of English as a secondary language, are intersectionally disadvantaged in US society as racially, socioeconomically and linguistically marked individuals. Using participatory action research, I examine the praxis of a community-based tutoring program that also provides leadership training and college/career preparation for neighborhood children, most of whom are from the Rwandan refugee community. Since the start of our partnership, the use of Kinyarwanda has been consciously shifted from a subtractive to an additive approach, with promising improvements in students’ performance and confidence. (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

KRAUSE, Keegan (U Arizona) Stigma in Paradise: Experiences of Young Haitian Men with Im/migration, Occupational Health, and Global Tourism in the Dominican Republic. Haitian im/migrant labor has been exploited in the Dominican Republic for decades. However, recent economic shifts represent new opportunities and vulnerabilities for Haitian im/migrants. This research uses a mixed methods approach to offer contextual understanding of young Haitian men’s (ages 18-30) experiences with mental and physical health while working in the informal tourism sector of the Dominican Republic. Using participant observation, a cross-sectional occupational health survey (n=60), and qualitative semi-structured interviews (n=9) in two tourist hubs, this research examines the lived experiences of young Haitian men who are navigating daily state-sponsored racialized stigma and the global tourism market. kckrause@email.arizona.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

LEMIEUX, Evangeline and MORRISON, Lynn (UH-Hilo) Citizenship of a Skull: Tracing the Journeys of Skeletal Material. An unprovenanced skull originally used for speech pathology was donated to the Anthropology Department of the University of Hawaii at Hilo where it has been housed for 20 years. The skull has a surgically cut calvarium and was analyzed for age, sex, and pathology. Ancestry was determined using morphological assessments and the FORDISK program. Interview material tracing the journey of the skull into the department will be included. The discussion will highlight the acquisition of skeletal material by academically-driven and quasi-legitimate sources, both for education and non-academic purposes. Elemieux@hawaii.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

LOPEZ, Andrea and BURKE, Nancy (UC Merced) Raising Latino Children in Rural California in an Era of Anti-immigrant Federal Policies. Prior literature suggests immigration should be considered a social determinant of health. This was an in-depth qualitative study designed to explore the impact of immigration policy on children’s family life, education, and health. Observations of a mobile health clinic, in-depth interviews with parents, and key-informant interviews were used to explore ongoing changes in immigration policy and how these changes impact children’s health, and overall well-being. Initial results suggest parents are aware of policy changes, emphasize education to their children, and are resourceful to get their children’s needs met. (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

MARTINEZ TYSON, DinorahSOMMARIVA, SilviaDAO, Lillie, and FROSS, Marshara (USF), SANDBERG, Joanne (Wake Health) Men at Work: Delineating Men’s Decisions About Work After a Cancer Diagnosis. Employment is crucial for many cancer survivors. It provides income, (often) health insurance, and can help maintain a sense of normalcy. The goal of this study is to explore the factors that influence work-related decisions and outcomes of men cancer survivors to build an ethnographic decision tree model. This study recruited survivors from three ethnic/racial groups in West Central Florida. Findings from the applied thematic analysis of 32 in-depth interviews map the individual factors, economic and work environment circumstances that emerge as relevant to men’s decisions to continue to work after a cancer diagnosis across ethnic/racial groups and employment status. dmtyson@usf.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

MCHENRY, Taylor and MORRISON, Penelope (PSU-NK) Alcohol Use in IPV Perpetrators. IPV perpetration is often associated with other psychosocial health issues, such as substance use or behavioral health issues. However, very little is known about the psychosocial health and health service needs of perpetrators. We conducted a qualitative study of male IPV perpetrators (N=34) perspectives on their psychosocial health. The current analysis focuses on alcohol use among the sample. The preliminary findings indicate four themes: 1) alcohol as a coping mechanism; 2) alcohol in a social setting; 3) family history of alcohol abuse; and 4) gender roles and alcohol use. Some perpetrators may need support for alcohol abuse in addition to IPV. tjm5918@psu.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

MCINTOSH, Alena (U Puget Sound) An Anthropological Examination of the “Deep State” in Modern America. Political, social, and cultural polarization within American society has increased substantially over the past decade and is having increasingly important ramifications on the ways in which Americans relate to each other and social institutions more generally. This research addresses the popularity of the “deep state” conspiracy theory and asks what this conspiracy theory conveys about underlying social and cultural dynamics in the United States in the 21st century. By conducting ethnographic interviews and analyzing uses of social media, this project also endeavors to outline a definition of the “deep state” within popular vernacular. amcintosh@pugetsound.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

MERTUS, Benjamin (OH State U) The Potential for Ecocultural Preservation through Ecotourist Interfaces in Manawan, Quebec. In our rapidly changing world, First Nations cultural identities have been threatened by historical Canadian policies, capitalization of natural resources, and a generation of youths exposed to globalized media. In this context, ecotourism provides a potential channel for cultural and environmental preservation if implemented effectively. Through participant observation with the Quebecois First Nations reserve of Manawan’s ecotourist organization, semi-structured interviews with Atikamekw hosts and Francophone tourists, and the distribution of questionnaires to hosts and tourists, this project investigates the extent to which the environment can be preserved through identity preservation in different host-tourist interfaces. mertus.3@buckeyemail.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

MORENO, Ashley (Bloomsburg U) Rwandan and Tanzanian Nurses and Midwives in Situations of Scarcity and Shortage. Infant mortality continues to exhibit dangerously high rates in impoverished countries worldwide. Nurses and midwives work tirelessly to provide for mothers and newborns, yet face hardships outside their control, such as understaffed facilities and lack of supplies. This ethnographic research involves interviewing nurses and midwives on maternal and infant care in Tanzania and Rwanda to better understand how they respond to challenges in the delivery of healthcare in rural areas, how they impact their ability to administer nursing care, and the development of strategies to overcome scarcity and shortage in nursing practice. asm65770@huskies.bloomu.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

NANDI, Meghna (Wuqu’ Kawoq, Maya Hlth Alliance, Warren Alpert Med Sch), KURSCHNER, Sophie (Wuqu’ Kawoq, Maya Hlth Alliance), WILCOX, Katie (Wuqu’ Kawoq, Maya Hlth Alliance, Weill Cornell Med), MUX, Magda Sotz (Wuqu’ Kawoq, Maya Hlth Alliance), FLOOD, David (Wuqu’ Kawoq, Maya Hlth Alliance, U Michigan), BARNOYA, Joaquín (UNICAR), MENDOZA, Carlos (INCAP), ROHLOFF, Peter (Wuqu’ Kawoq, Maya Hlth Alliance, Harvard Med Sch, Brigham & Women’s Hosp), and CHARY, Anita (Wuqu’ Kawoq, Maya Hlth Alliance, Brigham & Women’s Hosp) Perceptions of Chronic Kidney Disease in an Indigenous Rural Population in Guatemala. Little is known about the perceptions of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among Guatemala’s indigenous communities. The qualitative study reported here, part of a larger mixed-methods study screening adults for CKD, examines understandings of CKD in two rural, indigenous populations. We conducted semi-structured interviews about perceptions of causality and treatment with thirty-nine participants with abnormal screening results. Most participants attributed CKD to poor diet, but were unaware of traditional risk factors (diabetes, hypertension). Participants were generally willing to pursue treatment for advanced disease but highlighted multiple socioeconomic and structural barriers. These findings can inform CKD health initiatives in rural, indigenous Guatemala. meghna_nandi@brown.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 

O’CONNELL, Caela (UNCCH) and BROWNE, Katherine (CO State U) “Where Vulnerability Meets Self-Preservation”: Finding the Energy of Underlying Vulnerability After Disaster. In this poster, we explore vulnerability in an expansive way. Drawing on two years of ethnographic research with survivors from Hurricane Harvey, we present longitudinal data collected from survivors across six counties. Houston captured the national news, but the storm made landfall in Rockport, Texas and produced profound damage in many rural and coastal counties all the way to the state’s eastern border with Louisiana. Our broad-based, inclusive rural, urban, and peri-urban sample has inspired us to reconsider how vulnerability is understood. We offer new possibilities for exposing how disaster interacts with age, health, social networks, ecosystems, livelihoods, and culture. caela@email.unc.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

OCONNELL, Ryan (UC-Denver) Parents With Adolescents Who Are Transgender: Reflections on Lived Experience. Parents who have Transgender children must negotiate the intersections between internalized ideas of what it means to be a “good” parent, and the multiple social and cultural messages they receive about the “right” way to parent. Gender theories are not sufficient to account for the meanings that parents ascribe to their lived experiences. This framing has separated parents from the ideas and meaning they bring with them to the to the “work of parenting.” Parents who have a transgender child can illuminate the diversity in the way parents negotiate the unexpected, and when this demands reformulation of their life stories. ryan.oconnell@ucdenver.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

ORZOLEK, Julia (Bloomsburg U) The Impact of the “Jaws Effect”: Education, and Experience on Shark Conservation. Contrary to popular belief, shark populations are being systematically depleted worldwide through fishing. Despite their consistent drop in number, conservation efforts are often impeded by people’s fears. The declining shark population is concerning because sharks are apex predators. The absence of sharks could negatively impact every other aspect of their ecosystem. Through surveying, interviewing, and participant observation, this ethnographic research focuses on individuals who are advocates for shark conservation to better understand how education and experience transformed their views on sharks from fear to fascination, and even to activism on behalf of sharks. jro60930@huskies.bloomu.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​ 

OSBORN, Alan (UN-Omaha) Droughts, Rodents, and Weevils: Ecological Basis for Ritual Burning. Climate change, particularly severe droughts, threatens human food security and health. Human responses in subsistence societies to severe drought can include out-migration, shifts in diet, expansion of social networks, and ritual. In Iron Age settlements in southern Africa, archaeologists have found burned granaries and houses thought to be related to rainmaking ritual(s). These episodes of ritual burning coincide with severe droughts during the Medieval Climatic Anomaly (A.D. 1100-1400). This poster examines ecological relationships between severe drought, rodent/insect infestations, and ritual burning – rituals that may have served to eradicate these threats to human food security and health. Aosborn2@unomaha.edu (TH-131)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 

OSMAN, Gail (Ben-Gurion U) Claiming Citizenship Rights: The Meaning of Activism among Naqab Bedouin Women CSO-Leaders in Israel. Intersections of racialized and gendered processes have largely prevented Naqab Bedouin women accessing (political, social, civil) citizenship rights in Israel. Examining the life stories of Bedouin women CSO-leaders through semi-structured interviews, I ask, “How do Naqab Bedouin women claim their citizenship rights?” By unpacking intersections of their identity, the study provides knowledge about the activists’ strategies, motivations, challenges, and coping mechanisms as they attempt to rectify a range of injustices against Bedouin women, from deficient educational and economic opportunities, to polygyny and gender-based violence. The study illustrates how minority claims to citizenship are bound by social and geo-political considerations. gail.osman@gmail.com (TH-131)

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