Appreciation of diversity and inclusion in Sub-Sahara Africa: The socioeconomic implications

Appiah, Erasmus Kofi; Arko-Achemfuor, Akwasi; Adeyeye, Olufemi Patrick

doi:10.1080/23311886.2018.1521058

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“…The study was limited in time (2000–2021) and in space (SSA) and intended to approach this phenomenon within a current and particular context which, although endowed with a certain cultural, socio-political and economic diversity, as is the case of SSA, may share needs and challenges in this part of African continent ( 51 ).…”

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Strikes of physicians and other health care workers in sub-Saharan African countries: a systematic review

Manguele,

Sidat,

Ferrinho

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionStrikes in the health sector have been of growing concern, given their disruptive nature, negatively impacting the provision of health care and jeopardizing the well-being of patients. This study aims to identify the main actors, the reasons behind industrial actions protests, strikes and lockouts (IAPSL) in sub-Saharan African countries and their impact on health care workers (specifically doctors) and health services, as well as to identify the main strategies adopted to reduce their impact on healthcare services.MethodsStudies published between January 2000 and December 2021 and archived in MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Scopus, ProQuest, and Science Direct were included. Quantitative, observational (i.e., cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, and ecological) and experimental studies, as well as mixed methods, quasi-experimental, and qualitative studies were eligibleResultsA total of 5521 studies were identified and after eliminating duplicates, applying the inclusion criteria, and assessing the risk of bias, a total of 11 studies were included in the review. Nurses and doctors are the actors most commonly involved in strikes. The main causes of strikes were salary claims and poor working conditions. The main strategies adopted to mitigate the strike consequences were to restrict services and prioritize emergency and chronic care, greater cooperation with the private sector and rearrange tasks of the available staff. The strikes led to a reduction in hospitalizations and in the number of women giving birth in health units, an increase in maternal and child morbidities and delays in the immunization process. Increased mortality was only reported in faith-based hospitals.DiscussionThis evidence can assist decision-makers in developing strategies and interventions to address IAPSL by health care workers, contributing to strengthen the health system. Strikes in the health sector disrupt healthcare services provision and compromise the well-being of patients, especially the most disadvantaged, with consequences that may be difficult to overcome ever. The potential health impacts of strikes highlights the importance of their prevention or timely resolution through regulation and negotiations to balance the rights of health care workers and the rights of patients.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=334173, identifier CRD42022334173.

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Strikes of physicians and other health care workers in sub-Saharan African countries: a systematic review

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Sidat,

Ferrinho

et al. 2024

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“…Immigrant youth often find themselves living in two distinct worlds, each with their own rules, customs, traditions, and expectations. For children from SSA households, there is a large emphasis placed on interdependence, which stands in contrast to the individualistic expectations for U.S.-born youth (Appiah et al, 2018). However, rather than feeling "split" between these two environments, immigrant children have adapted themselves into accepting both as a part of who they are (Yazykova & McLeigh, 2015).…”

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“…An individual's family has a large influence over that individual's decisions; the African family arrangement will often include extended family members and grandparents. In fact, Appiah et al (2018) state that "siblings of one's parent are fathers or mothers, not uncles and aunties, respectively. Further, cousins are referred to as brothers and sisters, deepening the relationship among members" (para.…”

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“…immigrants and refugees, transnationalism, social work practice, Africa, women in higher education While sub-Saharan Africa is the most culturally diverse region on the planet, commonalities around religion, family configuration, and gender roles can be found across clan, tribe, and ethnic groups (Appiah et al, 2018). Of the 44.7 million immigrants in the US as of 2018, sub-Saharan Africans (SSA) made up only 4.5% but were a rapidly growing population (Tamir & Anderson, 2022).…”

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“If I Don’t Do It, No One Else Will” Narratives on the Well-Being of Sub-Saharan African Immigrant Daughters

Bah

Kagotho

2023

Affilia

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Immigrant well-being sits at the intersections of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and gender. Cumulative migration stressors, poverty, and socio-cultural factors have made female immigrants of sub-Saharan African descent especially susceptible to poor psychological outcomes. Furthermore, family characteristics including birth order, family size, and interpersonal relationships are known correlates of physical and mental health functioning. And yet, African immigrants are often aggregated into larger groups, effectively masking the groups’ unique historical and cultural characteristics. This phenomenological study examined how the identity of “daughter,” birth order, and transnational experiences inform the well-being of young African women. Participants ( N = 11) who self-identified as cis-gender females were invited for two cycles of in-depth interviews. These young women contextualize their identities around family and familial obligations. They struggle with the contradictions of the parent–child relationship and credit parenting strategies they sometimes view as problematic with their career and academic drive. Feelings of being overwhelmed by familial and social expectations are countered by excitement around their emerging liberated identities. These findings point to the need for inclusive spaces which consider the multiple identities they embody.

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“…Cutting-edge technology in the transportation domain is currently autonomous vehicle technology, which offers low operational, financial, and emission costs for the transportation of man and goods across the continent. Inclusivity in the African continent can be investigated from the lens of its diversity, centered around culture, ethnicity, gender, and religion [30], where ethnicity was investigated as a major driver of diversity.…”

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Autonomous Vehicles: Theoretical and Practical Challenges for Efficient and Inclusive Transport in Africa

ofoegbu

2022

SSRN Journal

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Appreciation of diversity and inclusion in Sub-Sahara Africa: The socioeconomic implications

Cited by 12 publications

References 49 publications

Strikes of physicians and other health care workers in sub-Saharan African countries: a systematic review

Strikes of physicians and other health care workers in sub-Saharan African countries: a systematic review

“If I Don’t Do It, No One Else Will” Narratives on the Well-Being of Sub-Saharan African Immigrant Daughters

Autonomous Vehicles: Theoretical and Practical Challenges for Efficient and Inclusive Transport in Africa

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