Beginning in May of 2018,
17 different students began their newest adventure, traveling to Mysore, India for this year's research in Global Health and Illness. Flying for nearly 25 hours and 9,500 miles from Miami, Florida, I am exploring the dynamic culture of India, including the intricacies of women's health, specifically focusing on the treatment procedures and cultural stigmas of women with cervical cancer and HPV.
TransportationMotorcycles and rickshaws are a very common mode of transportation seen throughout the city of Mysore. Horns are often used in order to warn others of the proximity in which they are within another vehicle. |
schoolingEducation is a very important aspect of the lives of children in Mysore. With an 80% literacy rate, it is seen how much education is woven into the lives of the citizens in Mysore. |
Culture Cows are sacred beings in Mysore, with many states in India prohibiting any form of harm to them. Cow meat is not consumed, and is considered very taboo. Indian culture includes an almost only vegetarian diet to preserve cattle. |
First Let'sTravel
This trip will last from May 2nd-May 29th, 2018. Many days will consist of classes by doctors and other professionals, while others are spent in the environment, interacting with the locals and undergoing a variety of research.
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Then let'sDocument
Links are available to the various blog posts that will be available throughout the trip. Blogs include various day-to-day activities, food, and other notable experiences while in Mysore.
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IT'S UP TO USBe the Change
Here is the link to the GoFundMe I started for the Prerana Women's Health Initiative. They were established in 2007 and provide low-cost healthcare to women who are low-income. They participate in both in-house treatments and mobile clinics. Prerana frequently travels throughout Mysore to provide screenings and referrals. The cost for all of this work is approximately $6 for each woman. Routine reproductive medical care costs about $3-- less than a 4 for $4.
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