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Cross-sectional Analysis of Gender Equity Consciousness at a University Level


Monday, November 2, 2015

Mae Rouhani, BS, MPH, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Background: Knowledge of young people’s perceptions and definitions of gender equity in efforts to promote gender equity in society’s future leaders and policy makers. 

Purpose: To assess gender equity consciousness among university students, and to assess the influence of gender, ethnicity, course of study, educational program level, travel outside of the United States, living outside of the United States, and source of gender equity information on gender equity consciousness.  The secondary objective was to assess whether students perceive an impact in their lives as a result of potential gender inequalities in the University and in the workplace.   

Methods: A questionnaire survey 200 students from selected colleges at a university in southwestern United States.

Results: Data collection is currently ongoing. Analyses and conclusions will be drawn upon the completion of the survey at the end of May 2015.   

Discussion/Conclusion: To further explain the way gender equity is perceived at a University level, longitudinal studies that include informative interviews, projects, and surveys are necessary.

Learning Areas:

Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practice
Diversity and culture
Ethics, professional and legal requirements
Other professions or practice related to public health
Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs
Public health or related education

Learning Objectives:
Assess the level of gender equity consciousness at the university level amongst students Differentiate level of gender equity consciousness based on variables selected in the survey design Explain the perception of gender equity amongst university students

Keyword(s): Women's Health, College Students

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have been a Maternal and Child Health Trainee/Researcher, funded through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau-HRSA since August 2013. My research focus during the MPH program has been gender equality and women's health.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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