Research Symposium

BIO

Hello, my name is Stacey Louima. I am a Haitian-American from Port Saint Lucie, FL currently majoring in Biology and Public health. I have had the chance to work with others to find ways to help those that are less fortunate through my work in research, something that I hope to continue. In the future, I hope to become a Doctor that specializes in OB/GYN or pediatrics.

Medication Pictograms in Honduras

Abstract

In the healthcare system, the implementation of pictograms has been used as a method of distributing an assortment of health information to patients in a manner that is effective and comprehensible. The use of pictograms in the medical setting has been proven to be extremely beneficial when it comes to understanding complex medical information. For this reason, our research project focuses on the administration of pictograms in Honduras. In Honduras, limited health literacy has been shown to have a negative influence on proper medication use. Often, individuals are prescribed medication with limited instruction, which makes it difficult to ensure that patients are aware of how to take any medicine prescribed safely and properly. The intention of this project is to investigate the potential outcomes of implementing culturally sensitive pictograms in a rural community in Honduras. With the collaboration of pharmacists, doctors, and native Hondurans, the Village Health Worker team will be able to analyze the validity of pictograms, in terms of cost and willingness of participants, as well as observe any possible improvements in health literacy.

Keywords: Honduras, Pictograms, Health Literacy, Cultural Sensitivity