Papers by Kelsey Anderson
Concerns of Water Scarcity and Water Quality among two Andean Communities in Peru" (2016). G... more Concerns of Water Scarcity and Water Quality among two Andean Communities in Peru" (2016). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. Acknowledgements I would first like to express my gratitude to all of the individuals in Carhuaz and Shilla because without them none of this would have been possible. I am grateful for their kindness, openness, and help throughout all stages of my time spent in their communities. I would also like to thank Patricia Hammer, PhD and Pocha for introducing me to the Peruvian Andes and allowing me to partake in their field school and internship for which helped make my research possible. Thank you to Isabella Chan and Kristen Ross for your emotional and instrumental support in the field, I owe you both so much. Additionally, many thanks to Inés Yanac León and Edinson Márquez Trejo for your invaluable help in and outside the field. Additionally, I would like to extend thanks to my committee, Linda Whiteford, Jaime Corvin, and Rebecca Zarger for all your assis...
Evaluation and Program Planning, 2017
Highlights A mixed methodology allows community and academic partners to collaborate on researc... more Highlights A mixed methodology allows community and academic partners to collaborate on research decisions. Community-based, participatory methods enhance evidence-based intervention implementation. Community-academic partnerships are invaluable to bridging the community-research divide.
This thesis sought to explore the perceptions and experiences of Andean women
regarding water qua... more This thesis sought to explore the perceptions and experiences of Andean women
regarding water quality, water scarcity, and health among two communities in Carhuaz province of Ancash, Peru. Household surveys (n=25), semi-structured interviews (n=10), unstructured interviews (n=2), and participant observation were conducted with local women to investigate their concerns and perceptions of water and health. An additional two unstructured interviews were conducted with a local water authority and doctor in order gain another perspective on the issues of water security and health.
The pressure of a changing climate and of a problematic water governance system in Andean Peru create an opening in which to explore local women’s experiences with water and health. Additionally, the socio-history of the region, issues of gender and ethnicity, and the various water users at stake must be considered as they help form the women’s perceptions and experiences. The findings suggest there is concern among women in both communities on water scarcity and water quality. Furthermore, the relationship between diarrhea and community was
found to be significant. The results of this study help situate the local experiences within the broader economic and social processes of the region.
Effective program planning is a key component in creating, implementing, and improving health int... more Effective program planning is a key component in creating, implementing, and improving health intervention programs. Program planning provides useful guidelines that outline the specific steps for an intervention strategy. In particular, the PRECEDE-PROCEED planning model is a holistic approach that incorporates ecological aspects of health and health behavior in developing specific intervention targets (Crosby & Noar, 2011). The PRECEDE-PROCEED model is comprised of 7 steps, with steps 1-4 taking place during the PRECEDE phase, and steps 5-7 encompassing the PROCEED phase. The following paper utilizes the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to develop an intervention targeting youth alcohol abuse in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH).
Thesis Chapters by Kelsey Anderson
This thesis sought to explore the perceptions and experiences of Andean women regarding water qua... more This thesis sought to explore the perceptions and experiences of Andean women regarding water quality, water scarcity, and health among two communities in Carhuaz province of Ancash, Peru. Household surveys (n=25), semi-structured interviews (n=10), unstructured interviews (n=2), and participant observation were conducted with local women to investigate their concerns and perceptions of water and health. An additional two unstructured interviews were conducted with a local water authority and doctor in order gain another perspective on the issues of water security and health.
The pressure of a changing climate and of a problematic water governance system in Andean Peru create an opening in which to explore local women’s experiences with water and health. Additionally, the socio-history of the region, issues of gender and ethnicity, and the various water users at stake must be considered as they help form the women’s perceptions and experiences. The findings suggest there is concern among women in both communities on water scarcity and water quality. Furthermore, the relationship between diarrhea and community was found to be significant. The results of this study help situate the local experiences within the broader economic and social processes of the region.
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Papers by Kelsey Anderson
regarding water quality, water scarcity, and health among two communities in Carhuaz province of Ancash, Peru. Household surveys (n=25), semi-structured interviews (n=10), unstructured interviews (n=2), and participant observation were conducted with local women to investigate their concerns and perceptions of water and health. An additional two unstructured interviews were conducted with a local water authority and doctor in order gain another perspective on the issues of water security and health.
The pressure of a changing climate and of a problematic water governance system in Andean Peru create an opening in which to explore local women’s experiences with water and health. Additionally, the socio-history of the region, issues of gender and ethnicity, and the various water users at stake must be considered as they help form the women’s perceptions and experiences. The findings suggest there is concern among women in both communities on water scarcity and water quality. Furthermore, the relationship between diarrhea and community was
found to be significant. The results of this study help situate the local experiences within the broader economic and social processes of the region.
Thesis Chapters by Kelsey Anderson
The pressure of a changing climate and of a problematic water governance system in Andean Peru create an opening in which to explore local women’s experiences with water and health. Additionally, the socio-history of the region, issues of gender and ethnicity, and the various water users at stake must be considered as they help form the women’s perceptions and experiences. The findings suggest there is concern among women in both communities on water scarcity and water quality. Furthermore, the relationship between diarrhea and community was found to be significant. The results of this study help situate the local experiences within the broader economic and social processes of the region.
regarding water quality, water scarcity, and health among two communities in Carhuaz province of Ancash, Peru. Household surveys (n=25), semi-structured interviews (n=10), unstructured interviews (n=2), and participant observation were conducted with local women to investigate their concerns and perceptions of water and health. An additional two unstructured interviews were conducted with a local water authority and doctor in order gain another perspective on the issues of water security and health.
The pressure of a changing climate and of a problematic water governance system in Andean Peru create an opening in which to explore local women’s experiences with water and health. Additionally, the socio-history of the region, issues of gender and ethnicity, and the various water users at stake must be considered as they help form the women’s perceptions and experiences. The findings suggest there is concern among women in both communities on water scarcity and water quality. Furthermore, the relationship between diarrhea and community was
found to be significant. The results of this study help situate the local experiences within the broader economic and social processes of the region.
The pressure of a changing climate and of a problematic water governance system in Andean Peru create an opening in which to explore local women’s experiences with water and health. Additionally, the socio-history of the region, issues of gender and ethnicity, and the various water users at stake must be considered as they help form the women’s perceptions and experiences. The findings suggest there is concern among women in both communities on water scarcity and water quality. Furthermore, the relationship between diarrhea and community was found to be significant. The results of this study help situate the local experiences within the broader economic and social processes of the region.