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  • A Critical Analysis of Economic Sanctions Policy: The Debilitating Impact on Healthcare in Afghanistan
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
    Presenter: Fizza Saghir, MSW (she/her/hers) – University of Connecticut School of Social Work
    International Issues
  • A Machine Learning Analysis of Socio-Ecological and Psychological Risk Factors for Suicide
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
    Presenter: Enoch Azasu, PhD – University at Buffalo
    International Issues
  • A Syndemic Approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Malawian Women in Blesser Relationships.
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
    Presenter: Anissa S. Chitwanga, MSW, Ph.D. – Texas State University
    Presenter: Linda Banda, MSW, Ph.D. – University of Vermont
    International Issues
  • Advancing Trauma-Informed Reproductive Healthcare in Indian Prisons: A Policy Framework for Equity and Reform
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
    Presenter: SANTHOSHRAJ SRINIVASAN, MSW (he/him/his) – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    International Issues
  • Examining Challenges of Vulnerable and Exploited Women
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
    International Issues
  • Global Scholars, Local Struggles: Navigating the Social Work Doctoral Journey as International Students
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
    Moderator: Erick da Luz Scherf, MSW (he/him/his) – The University of Alabama, School of Social Work
    Panelist: Joana Okine, MPhil (she/her/hers) – The University of Alabama
    Panelist: Mitra Naseh, PhD – Washington University in St. Louis
    Panelist: Mohit Prodhan, MSW (he/him/his) – Stephen F. Austin State University (The University of Texas System)
    Panelist: Sangwon Lee, n/a – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    International Issues
  • Innovative Strategies to Address Mental Health Concerns
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
    International Issues
  • Intersectional Barriers and Coping Strategies in PrEP Disclosure Among Ugandan Adolescent Girls
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
    Presenter: Simon Mwima, n/a (he/him/his) – university of illinois urbana cha
    Presenter: Edson Chipalo, Ph.D – University of Cincinnati
    International Issues
  • Key Challenges in Preventing Domestic Violence Against Women in Uganda:
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
    Presenter: Nantongo Molly, MSW (she/her/hers) – Arizona State University
    International Issues
  • Maternal Experiences of Raising Autistic Children: Stigma and Role of Social Work
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 6
    Presenter: Farzana Akter Shammy, MSW – ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Presenter: Pratiksha Dangle, MSW – Arizona State University
    International Issues
  • Navigating Silent Struggles: Mental Health and Service Utilization Among Malawian Women in Blesser Relationships
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
    Presenter: Anissa S. Chitwanga, MSW, Ph.D. – Texas State University
    Presenter: Destiny Bryant, BSW – Texas State University
    International Issues
  • Pathways from Internet Addiction to Suicidal Behaviors: A Mediation Analysis of Online Bullying
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 24
    Presenter: Enoch Azasu, PhD – University at Buffalo
    International Issues
  • Promoting Cultural Awareness through Social Work Education
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 6
    International Issues
  • Racial microaggressions and mental health among mixed-race individuals in Japan: first national survey report
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
    Presenter: viveka Ichikawa, N/A, MSW RSW – University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
    International Issues
  • Social Work Study Abroad Programs in the United States & Canada: A Literature Review
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 6
    Presenter: Shamila Sivakumaran, MSW (she/her/hers) – University of Texas at Arlington
    Presenter: Micki Washburn, PhD, LMSW, MA, LPC-S (she/her/hers) – School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington
    International Issues
  • UNICEF Disability Inclusion Policy & Strategy, 2022–2030: Global Disability Frameworks and Social Work Curricula
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
    Presenter: Smita D. Ekka, PhD – New York City College of Technology
    Contributor: Gopal Mitra, n/a – UNICEF
    International Issues