What? What? What? and Why? with Dr Maranda Ward

About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of racism, identity, stigma, and health with a focus on culturally responsive communication.

Welcome to the1st episode of What? What? What and Why? where we make research Real and Relatable. I am you host Dr Toyin (tfal) Nwafor and today I am joined by Dr Maranda Ward. Our conversation delves into the intersection of racism, identity, stigma, and health, focusing on culturally responsive communication and its transferability. Dr. Miranda Ward shares her expertise and research focus, addressing the unmet need, project background, key findings, and the significance of the work. The discussion also covers challenges and advice for newer clinician researchers. Takeaways Culturally responsive communication Intersection of racism, identity, stigma, and health Chapters 00:00 Introduction to What, What, What and Why 05:21 Culturally Responsive Communication and Transferability 10:45 Key Findings from the Research 17:17 Challenges and Advice for Newer Clinician Researchers

People in this episode

Host: Toyin (tfal) Nwafor

Guest: Dr Maranda Ward

Topics covered

• culturally responsive communication
• racism
• identity
• stigma
• health

Keywords

• research
• clinician researchers
• communication

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