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Perceptions of Health and Wellbeing Among Employees in a Work Integration Socia...
Macassa, G; Mcgrath, C; Roy, MJ; Stål, F; Hiswåls, AS; Rashid, M; Karlsson, U; Olsson, R; Silva, JP; Vinberg, S; Marttila, ABackground: Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) constitute an important vehicle for providing employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Objective: The goal of this qualitative case study is to explore perceptions of health and wellbeing among employees working in a WISE located in the Gavleborg region, in east central Sweden. Methods: Data were gathered using 16 in-depth, semi-structured interv...
Interpersonal Violence Is Associated with Self-Reported Stress, Anxiety and Dep...
Macassa, G; Wijk, K; Rashid, M; Hiswåls, AS; Daca, C; Soares, JBackground and Objectives: Interpersonal violence is a social and public health problem globally, and though it is related to poor health outcomes across all genders, most research has been directed towards violence against women. As a result, the health consequences of men's victimization may be underreported and unaddressed. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between interpersonal violen...
Public Health Aspects of Climate Change Adaptation in Three Cities: A Qualitati...
Macassa, G; Ribeiro, AI; Marttila, A; Stål, F; Silva, JP; Rydback, M; Rashid, M; Barros, HClimate change presents an unprecedented public health challenge as it has a great impact on population health outcomes across the global population. The key to addressing these health challenges is adaptation carried out in cities through collaboration between institutions, including public health ones. Through semi-structured interviews (n = 16), this study investigated experiences and perceptions of what pub...
Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting for Stakeholders' Health and Wellbein...
Macassa, G; Rashid, M; Rambaree, BB; Chowdhury, EHThe concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) used to be seen as a social obligation of businesses to make decisions and take responsible action in accordance with the goals and values of the society. The concept is today understood as the continuing commitment by businesses to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families ...
Structural Violence and Health-Related Outcomes in Europe: A Descriptive System...
Macassa, G; McGrath, C; Rashid, M; Soares, JIn recent years, there has been a revival of the term “structural violence (SV)” which was coined by Johan Galtung in the 1960s in the context of Peace Studies. “Structural violence” refers to social structures—economic, legal, political, religious, and cultural—that prevent individuals, groups and societies from reaching their full potential. In the European context, very few studies have investigated health a...