BIO

Hello. My name is Otufa Noor. I am a freshman here at FSU and excited to be a part of the UROP Program this year. I was born in Kashmir but was brought up in Tallahassee for more than 10 years. I am majoring in Cell and Molecular Neuroscience on a pre-med track with hopes of getting into FSU Medical School (due to their unique and direct approach towards rural healthcare). I plan on working as a doctor in rural areas and treating marginalized communities as a way of giving back to my community.

FSU-FAMU Global Health Collaboration Project: Mental Health Team

Abstract

The purpose of the Global Health Collaboration Project is to develop culturally acceptable healthcare practices and
education to rural communities in Honduras.
• The objective of the mental health team is to collect
information regarding the prevalence of symptoms of
anxiety in rural communities in Honduras and to increase
awareness of symptoms of anxiety among village
healthcare workers.
• The data will be collected using a survey tool after
receiving an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
in the US and an Ethics Committee Approval in
Honduras.
• Healthcare in rural communities in Honduras are often
underfunded and overlooked.
• In addition, mental health is heavily stigmatized in
Honduras.
• For these reasons, it is crucial that research is conducted,
and action is taken to help those in rural communities
receive the care they need and deserve.

Keywords: Mental Health, Anxiety, Honduras