Health Mentors Research Articles

A new path to mentorship for emerging global health leaders in low-income and middle-income countries

A new path to mentorship for emerging global health leaders in low-income and middle-income countries

Cervical cancer prevention program in Nepal: A comprehensive "train the trainer" approach.

5530 Background: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer and cancer-related deaths among women in Nepal, due in part to a lack of access to screening and limited medical providers trained to diagnose and treat women with preinvasive cervical disease. Cancer Care Nepal has partnered with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to implement a ‘train the trainer’ (TOT) program to teach visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), colposcopy, cervical biopsy, cryotherapy, thermal ablation, and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). Methods: An initial cervical cancer prevention course was held in Kathmandu, Nepal in November 2019, supported by ASCO and with faculty from Civil Service Hospital, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, and National Academy of Medical Sciences and MD Anderson. As a continuation of this program, a TOT course was implemented for local specialists from five participating institutions throughout Nepal to learn how to deliver these trainings. Each participating institution then holds their own local course for nurses and doctors in their region. The training is complemented with monthly Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) telementoring videoconferences. Results: The program was launched in November 2021. To date, two TOT training courses (2-day duration) have been held for clinicians from the 5 participating regions. Due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions, didactic lectures were held virtually with MD Anderson and ASCO staff and included epidemiology of cervical cancer, screening guidelines, colposcopy, and treatment of cervical dysplasia. This was followed by hands-on training using simulation models to teach VIA, colposcopy, ablation and LEEP, led by the Nepalese faculty who had participated in the 2019 course. There were 41 participants in total (23 in the first course and 18 in the second course), including 21 gynecologists, 4 gynecologic oncologists, 1 medical oncologist, 1 general practitioner, and 14 nurses. 39 participants (73%) completed both the pre- and post- survey results. 86% of respondents from the first course and 100% of respondents from the second course reported that they intended to change their practice as a result of knowledge gained from the course. In addition, Cancer Care Nepal became a new hub for Project ECHO and held its first session in January 2022, with 20 participants representing two regions. The specialists from each of the 5 participating sites will be holding local courses for doctors and nurses in their respective regions throughout 2022. Conclusions: Our work shows that the TOT strategy can widen the reach of training in cervical cancer prevention in Nepal. Despite travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, global health training and mentoring can continue, though they require adaptions and use of virtual platforms.

Medical students' experiences of compulsory rural service in Guatemala: a qualitative study.

Compulsory rural service is one method of addressing limitations in health care access in marginalized areas of low- and middle-income countries, including Guatemala. This study aimed to explore Guatemalan medical students' experiences of compulsory rural service and the impact of rural service on their professional development. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 40 medical school graduates who completed compulsory rural service between 2012 and 2017. Interview transcripts were coded for dominant themes using an inductive approach. The majority of interviewees felt that rural service contributed to their professional development by increasing their clinical autonomy, awareness of social determinants of health, and humanistic practice. Interviewees identified limited supervision as a key challenge during the rotation. The majority found rural service rewarding. Guatemalan medical students felt that rural service contributed to their professional and personal development. Rural rotations build primary care skills and may increase awareness of health inequity among clinical trainees. Given ongoing healthcare worker shortages in Guatemala, innovative approaches to improving professional supervision and rural health mentoring are needed.

PELATIHAN KADER DOKTER GIGI KECIL TENTANG KARIES GIGI DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 106 PALEMBANG

Dental and oral health is an important thing, so dental and oral health care efforts need to be fostered from an early age. The target or target of health education and health services aimed at a certain age group or population greatly determines the success of a health program. Therefore, the target of health education and health services aimed at school-age childrenSmall dentist cadres are students who meet the criteria and are trained to participate in carrying out some efforts to maintain and improve health for themselves, friends, family and the environment whose quality is continuously improved in order to achieve a goal, namely improving the quality of dental and oral health. The thing that underlies the importance of small dentist training activities is the school age community (6-18 years old) which makes up a large part of the Indonesian population (+ 29%), it is estimated that 50% of this number are school children, children in the middle ages. growth and development so that it is still easy to be fostered and guided (Entjang, 2000). The methods implemented are the formation of cadres, dental and oral health counseling, training and mentoring. The number of cadres in the SD is 12 students consisting of grades 3, 4 and 5. The extension methods used are lectures, demonstrations. The tools used are dental models, posters, props The expected results of this service are: 1) Increased knowledge of small dentist cadres about dental and oral caries and the skills of small dentists in carrying out simple dental examinations. 2) Increased knowledge, attitudes, actions of elementary school students so that they can support public health. 3) The product is "Guidebook for Small Dentist Cadres on Dental Caries".4) The product is "Student Dental and Oral Health Communication Book (BK2GMS)". 5) Small dentist cadre training certificate. This is proof that the student has conducted training for a cadre of school dentists, as well as giving awards to these students. 6) Final reports and articles that will be included as scientific publications in accredited journals after service.

Local wisdom-friendly youth health services for students of Citra Bangsa Junior High School, Limo District, Depok

Adolescent health services for junior high school (SMP) students are very important in the effort to create a drug-free young generation, because they are the nation's next generation who will determine the nation's future fate. The primary objective of this program is to improve students' knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about drugs and adolescent health; develop the character of healthy, drug-free teenagers; and develop junior high school students' creativity in peer education as a promotional effort to create drug-free schools. Health education, training, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation are some of the methods used. The assessment revealed a 98.2% increase in knowledge, a 94.7% increase in attitude, and a 93% increase in behavior. At Citra Bangsa Junior High School, the youth health service program "BERSINAR" (Bersih Narkoba) has also proven to be effective as a peer companion program. The outcome of this program suggest that schools and health centers play an active role in ongoing coaching, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

Evaluation of a Health Navigator Pilot Program for Youth in Foster Care

The Health Navigator Program (HNP) was a pilot health mentor intervention program for youth in British Columbia, Canada, with connections to the provincial child welfare system. In this article, youth participants are referred to as “independent youth” as they are independent of traditional familial care. Children and youth in the foster care system face increased prevalence and risk of physical and mental health challenges with lasting implications throughout adulthood. The cumulative effect of childhood trauma, lack of connections to supportive adults, and structural obstacles such as poverty, racism, and sexism all contribute to creating significant barriers for independent youth navigating the health care system. The HNP was created to address these obstacles and facilitate improved health outcomes for independent youth. Youth from 2 program sites were paired with medical student volunteers who provided advocacy and mentorship. A qualitative process evaluation was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the HNP in achieving the intended program outcomes. Findings revealed that the independent youth participants increased awareness of their own health needs, gained confidence in navigating the health care system, and had improved short-term health outcomes. Relationship building with a caring adult, outside of a paid professional role, was shown to be the most significant factor in achieving these positive outcomes.

Developing Pathways to Health Sciences Librarianship with an Introductory Course and Mentoring Program

ABSTRACT Because of gaps in the offerings of Library and Information Science programs and librarian continuing education programs, library students and early-career librarians may not be aware of opportunities in health sciences librarianship. There is a need for introductory educational offerings on the foundations of health sciences librarianship. There is also a need to address barriers that may obstruct members of underrepresented groups from becoming health sciences librarians. The article explores the possibility that online education and mentoring can address gaps in introductory educational offerings in health sciences librarianship. The article describes the development of a pilot program for an online Introduction to Health Sciences Librarianship course and mentoring program, reflects on results from a survey of program participants, and identifies areas for further research and program development. The article also discusses the potential implications the program may have for addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion in health sciences librarianship.

When the Patient Becomes the Teacher: Jefferson University’s Health Mentors Program

Whether to become a nurse, therapist, pharmacist, or physician, students dedicate upwards of 15 years learning their profession, with countless hours spent studying topics like anatomy, pharmacology, and chemistry. But what about empathy? Jefferson University created the Health Mentors Program to teach future caregivers what it’s like to experience the other side of healthcare. Health mentors—dedicated volunteers with chronic conditions such as diabetes, visual impairment, or limited mobility—meet regularly with teams of students to help them learn everything about medicine not found in a textbook. Patient Safety Managing Editor, Caitlyn Allen, sat down with, program directors, Drs. Anne Bradley Mitchell and Nethra Ankam, and faculty support Dr. Brooke Salzman to learn more.

Improving the ability of families and patients to prevent recurrence through health education

Cadres and families are the closest people to People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ) in public life. However, it should be noted that there are problems experienced by some of the cadres or families, namely the symptoms of ODGJ who experience recurrence. Thus, it is often considered to add to the burden on the family. The purpose of this service activity is to assist families in preventing the recurrence of ODGJ assisted by the role of mental health cadres. This activity starts from determining the determination of ODGJ in Pabelan village, problem formulation, identification of alternative problem solving, preparation, implementation of activities, practice and simulation, mentoring and ends with evaluation. The results of service activities, namely the knowledge and ability of cadres and families increased in preventing recurrence of ODGJ patients after being given health education and mentoring activities.

Health and Wellness Centre Mentoring By Medical College in a Hilly District of Himachal Pradesh

Background: Government of India has launched an ambitious programme – Ayushman Bharat for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Ayushman Bharat has two pillars, one being PradhanMantri Jan ArogyaYojna (PM-JAY) and the other Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (ABHWC). PM-JAY aims to provide financial protection for secondary and tertiary care and PM-HWC aims to achieve delivery of Universal Comprehensive Primary Health Care. Methodology: Mentoring hub was established at PSM department of IGMC Shimla. A pair of HWC-PHC and HWC-HSC was selected so that selected Subcentre falls under selected PHC. A team consisting of 1 Consultant, 1 SR, 1 JR from PSM was formed. The team conducted at least 1 visit every month and the team would cover 1 pair of HWCs in 1 visit. The MO PHC-HWC accompanied the team while visiting HWC HSC under that PHC.NHM provided list of 10 HWCs every year to be mentored by each of the MC in consultation with Distt. Reports were submitted to NHM for planning of strengthening of capacities of various primary health care teams across the state as and when required. Results: The team visited the 5 HWC HSCs and 5 HWC PHCs for consecutive 5 months. They interviewed the CHOs, ANMs, MPWs and Medical Officers on the basis of checklist. For evaluation of skills the hands-on was also conducted. The gaps were identified as High, Medium and Low. Corrective measures were identified and responsibility was fixed for the gap closure. The report was submitted to National Health Mission, H.P.

Surveillance and laboratory collaboration in response to an outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Plesiomonas shigelloides, and Aeromonas hydrophila in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana: a case series

BackgroundThe detection of epidemic-prone pathogens is important in strengthening global health security. Effective public health laboratories are critical for reliable, accurate, and timely testing results in outbreak situations. Ghana received funding as one of the high-risk non-Ebola affected countries to build and strengthen public health infrastructure to meet International Health Regulation core capacities. A key objective was to build laboratory capacities to detect epidemic-prone diseases.Case presentationIn June 2018, a local hospital received eight patients who presented with acute diarrhea. A sample referral system for Ghana has not been established, but the Sekondi Zonal Public Health Laboratory staff and mentors collaborated with Disease Surveillance Officers (DSOs) to collect, package, and transport stool specimens from the outbreak hospital to the Public Health Laboratory for laboratory testing. The patients included seven females and one male, of Fante ethnicity from the Fijai township of Sekondi-Takoradi Municipality. The median age of the patients was 20 years (interquartile range: 20–29 years). Vibrio parahaemolyticus was identified within 48 hours from four patients, Plesiomonas shigelloides from one patient, and Aeromonas hydrophila from another patient. There was no bacteria growth from the samples from the two other patients. All patients were successfully treated and discharged.ConclusionThis is the first time these isolates have been identified at the Sekondi Zonal Public Health Laboratory, demonstrating how rapid response, specimen transportation, laboratory resourcing, and public health coordination are important in building capacity towards achieving health security. This capacity building was part of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention engagement of international and local partners to support public health laboratories with supplies, diagnostic equipment, reagents, and logistics.

Patients benefit from mentoring students in an interprofessional health mentors program: A contextual-developmental analysis

Purpose Mentorship programs in health professional education are often characterized as a mutually beneficial relationship between mentor and mentee, but little is known about benefits for mentors. Mentors can be health professionals, academic faculty, other students (peers), and patients (health mentors). We studied the benefits that health mentors (people with chronic health conditions or disabilities, or a caregiver) get from mentoring students, and the contextual factors that contribute to, or explain these benefits. Methods We surveyed 72 health mentors who had mentored between one and eight cohorts of students from different health professions in the health mentors program at the University of British Columbia. Using a contextual-developmental framework of mentorship, we analyzed mentors’ responses to open-ended questions about how they benefit from the program. Results Benefits fit into three categories: generativity (guiding the next generation), transformation (personal growth and reflection), and ‘career’ development (new activities resulting from increased self-efficacy). Contextual factors that contributed to benefits included the non-clinical setting, informality of meetings and reciprocal learning, and feeling valued by the program and students. Conclusions Health mentors perceive benefits in passing on their lived experiences to students, leading to personal growth and new activities. Their perspectives offer unique insights into the workings of effective mentorship relationships. There is much to be learned about how benefits of mentoring are linked to program design.

Investigating the Influence of Mentor–Mentee Race and Gender Pairs on Public Health Persistence

Background. Mentoring and immersive experiences through internships are important means of increasing underrepresented (UR) students’ persistence in public health. However, while the positive effects of mentoring are well established, studies on the effect of race/ethnicity and gender mentor matching on persistence have produced mixed results. Aims. This article investigates the impact of homogeneous and heterogeneous mentor–mentee pairs on UR intern persistence for Project Imhotep, a summer internship program at Morehouse College. Method. The authors employ multivariable logistic regression analyses to examine the relationship between mentor and mentee race/ethnicity and gender characteristics on undergraduate intern academic persistence and career attainment. Results. Mentor demographics and institution type are predictors associated with intern academic and career persistence; however, the predictive importance of model attributes varied by outcome. Mentees paired with UR mentors (female or male) were more likely to attend graduate school, and mentees mentored by female mentors (UR female or White female) were more likely to pursue a graduate degree in public health. Finally, mentees mentored by UR females had the highest likelihood of either pursuing a graduate degree in public health or a public health career. Discussion. This article advances our understanding of how mentor–mentee race/ethnicity and gender affects the recruitment and retention of undergraduate students from racially and ethnically UR populations into public health. Conclusions. The findings suggest that the degree of shared racial/ethnic and/or gender identity between a public health intern and mentor influenced the likelihood of the intern pursuing further education or a public health career.

Knowledge of the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act and possession of a naloxone kit among people recently released from prison

PurposeThis study aims to describe knowledge of Canada’s Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (GSDOA) and take home naloxone (THN) training and kit possession among people being released from provincial correctional facilities in British Columbia.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted surveys with clients of the Unlocking the Gates Peer Health Mentoring program on their release. The authors compared the characteristics of people who had and had not heard of the GSDOA and who were in possession of a THN kit.FindingsIn this study, 71% people had heard of the GSDOA, and 55.6% were in possession of a THN kit. This study found that 99% of people who had heard of the GSDOA indicated that they would call 911 if they saw an overdose. Among people who perceived themselves to be at risk of overdose, 28.3% did not have a THN kit. Only half (52%) of participants had a mobile phone, but 100% of those with a phone said they would call 911 if they witnessed an overdose.Originality/valueThe authors found that people with knowledge of the GSDOA were likely to report that they would call 911 for help with an overdose. Education about the GSDOA should be a standard component of naloxone training in correctional facilities. More than one in four people at risk of overdose were released without a naloxone kit, highlighting opportunities for training and distribution. Access to a cellphone is important in enabling calls to 911 and should be included in discharge planning.

Development and Implementation of a Total Worker Health® Mentoring Program in a Correctional Workforce.

Correctional officers (COs) are exposed to a number of occupational stressors, and their health declines early in their job tenure. Interventions designed to prevent early decline in CO health are limited. This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a one-year peer health mentoring program (HMP) guided by Total Worker Health® principles and using a participatory action research to collectively address worker safety, health, and well-being of newly hired COs. The HMP aimed to provide new COs with emotional and tangible forms of support during their first year of employment, including peer coaching to prevent early decline in physical fitness and health. The development and implementation of the HMP occurred across five main steps: (1) participatory design focus groups with key stakeholders; (2) adaptation of an existing mentoring handbook and training methods; (3) development of mentor–mentee recruitment criteria and assignment; (4) designing assessment tools; and (5) the initiation of a mentor oversight committee consisting of union leadership, corrections management, and research staff. Correctional employee engagement in the design and implementation process proved to be efficacious in the implementation and adaptation of the program by staff. Support for the HMP remained high as program evaluation efforts continued.

Impact of a Total Worker Health® Mentoring Program in a Correctional Workforce.

(1) Background: Correctional Officers show signs of adverse health early in their careers. We evaluated the impact of a one-year peer health mentoring program for new officers based on a Total Worker Health® approach; (2) Methods: Cadets (n = 269) were randomly assigned to a mentored or control group. Cadets in this mixed methods design completed physical assessments, and surveys at three time points to assess demographics, health, mentoring, and workplace variables. Physical testing included several health markers. Surveys and physical data were analyzed as repeated measures. Regression analyses were used to analyze the relationship between mentoring characteristics and outcomes. A semi-structured interview of mentors was analyzed qualitatively. (3) Results: Higher mentoring frequency was associated with lower burnout. Health behaviors and outcomes declined over time in all groups, but mentees displayed slower decline for body mass index (BMI) and hypertension compared to controls. (4) Conclusions: A continuous peer health mentoring program seemed protective to new officers in reducing burnout and also declines in BMI and hypertension. Short-term physical health markers in younger officers may not be an index of psycho-social effects. A participatory design approach is recommended for a long-term health mentoring program to be both effective and sustainable.

Mediating Effects of Neural Targets on Depression, Weight and Anxiety Outcomes of an Integrated Collaborative Care Intervention: The ENGAGE-2 Mechanistic Pilot RCT

Background: Integrated treatments for depression (and associated anxiety) and obesity are lacking; mechanisms are poorly investigated. This mechanistic pilot trial tested the degree to which engaging pre-specified neural targets at 2 months produces desired outcomes at 6 months. Methods: Adults with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥30 (≥27, if Asian) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score of ≥10 were recruited from academic internal medicine clinics between March 1, 2019 and March 19, 2020, and followed for 6 months until August 31, 2020. Participants were randomized to receive usual care (n=35) or an integrated collaborative care intervention (n=71), providing 6 problem-solving therapy (PST) sessions for depression by 2 months, 3 additional PST sessions and 11 home videos on lifestyle changes for weight loss by 6 months. Outcomes were changes in BMI, Depression Symptom Checklist 20-item (SCL-20) scores, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) scores at 6 months. Neural targets were changes in affective, cognitive control, and default mode circuits by functional neuroimaging at 2 months. Outcomes: Among 106 participants (mean [SD] age 47.0 [11.9] years, 76% women, 55% Blacks, 20% Latino, BMI 37.1 [6.0], SCL-20 1.2 [0.7], GAD-7 6.9 [4.8]), 86.8% completed the trial. The intervention led to significant reductions in SCL-20 (-0.3 [95% CI: -0.6, -0.1]) and GAD-7 (-2.9 [-4.7, -1.1]), but not BMI, at 6 months compared with usual care. Changes in the activation or functional connectivity of neural targets in the negative affect (anterior insula, subgenual and pregenual ACC, amygdala) and cognitive control circuits (dlPFC, dACC) at 2 months significantly correlated with changes in GAD-7, but not SCL-20 or BMI, at 6 months, and the correlations differed by the intervention vs. usual care. Effect sizes were medium to large (0.41ꟷ1.18 SDs). Changes in the neural targets of the cognitive control circuit, but not the negative affect circuit, at 2 months differed by treatment group. Effect sizes were medium (0.58ꟷ0.79 SDs). Interpretation: Short-term changes in the cognitive control circuit mediated changes in anxiety symptoms, suggesting possible neural mechanisms to target for enhanced treatment effect. Clinical Trial Registration Details: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03841682. Funding Information: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute grant number UH2HL132368 and UH3HL132368. Declaration of Interests: Dr. Jun Ma is a paid scientific consultant for Health Mentor, Inc. (San Jose, CA). Dr. Leanne M. Williams is on the Scientific Advisory Board for One Mind Psyberguide and the External Advisory Board for the Laureate Institute for Brain Research. Dr. Olusola A. Ajilore is the co-founder of Keywise AI and serves on the advisory boards of Blueprint Health and Embodied Labs. The other authors report no conflicts of interest. Dr. Thomas Kannampallil is a paid consultant for Pfizer, Inc, outside of this work Ethics Approval Statement: The Institutional Review Boards for the University of Illinois at Chicago and Stanford University approved the study. All participants provided written consent.

The Community Health and Social Medicine Incubator: a service-learning framework for medical student-led projects.

Implication StatementThe Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) Incubator is a social impact venture that gives medical and other health care students the opportunity to develop initiatives that sustainably promote health equity for, and in partnership with, community partners and historically marginalized communities. Students learn how to develop projects with project management curricula, are paired with community health mentors, and are given seed micro-financing. As the first community health incubator driven by medical students, CHASM provides a framework for students interested in implementing sustainable solutions to local health disparities which extends the service-learning opportunities offered in existing curricula.

Training interns in nutrition and dietetics: a cross-sectional study of the barriers and motivators to being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist preceptor

BackgroundAs is common across the health professions, training of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) requires experiential learning for interns/students to gain skills and demonstrate entry-level competency. Preceptors are essential to the experiential learning component of health care professional training, providing supervision and mentoring as students and interns gain the skills required for entry-level practice competency. Over the past 27 years, 47–73% of applicants to dietetic internships have received a placement. Practitioners willing to volunteer as preceptors are needed to generate more internship or experiential learning opportunities for the profession to continue to meet workforce demands.MethodsThe objective of this national-level online cross-sectional survey was to identify perceptions and attitudes associated with the preceptor role and incentives that might encourage precepting by current RDNs. A random sample of RDN and Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (NDTR) professionals from the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialed practitioner database were eligible to participate in the online survey. The main outcome measures included perceptions, attitudes, and preferred incentives to precept compared by preceptor experience categories (current, former, never precepted). Comparisons of perceptions, attitudes, and preferred incentives were made between preceptor experience categories using Chi-square and ANOVA.ResultsOf 2464 invitations, 308 participants had complete variables for analysis. Top incentives were the opportunity to earn continuing education units (65.9%) and having expenses paid to attend a national conference (49.5%). Significantly more (P < 0.001) “former” and “never” preceptors reported the ability to choose when to take an intern, training on how to teach and communicate with interns, and access to an “on-call” specialist as incentives compared to “current” preceptors. Significantly more (P < 0.01) “never” preceptors reported training on internship expectations and the ability to provide input on intern selection process as incentives compared to “current” or “former” preceptors.ConclusionsIncentives to serve as a preceptor differ based on “current”, “former”, or “never” precepted status. Promoting and strategizing solutions to the current imbalance between the greater number of dietetic internship applicants compared to preceptors should be targeted based on preceptor status to retain current preceptors, encourage former preceptors to return and recruit professionals who have never served.

The Call for Global Health Research Mentorship for Doctorally Prepared Nurses in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

Limited research about nursing mentorship in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is holding science back. This article describes the strengths and challenges associated with global health research mentorship for doctorally prepared nurses whose scholarship focuses on LMICs. Using reflexive narrative accounts from current and former nurse mentors and nurse mentees who participated in a NIH-funded global health doctoral research program, emerging themes revealed the perspectives of mentors and mentees, producing a global health mentoring model for nursing research mentorship relevant to LMICs. Identified themes, which applied across roles and primary affiliations, included 1) collaborative mentor-mentee relationships and 2) enthusiasm for global health nursing. Our global health nursing research mentor-mentee interaction systems conceptual model focuses on nursing science mentoring in LMICs incorporating interpersonal, institutional, and cultural factors. We describe successful components of global nurse researcher mentorship and summarize directions for future research in the field. Our model can be used to create more effective mentee-centered mentoring for nurses or health professionals conducting global research. To advance science, we encourage doctorally prepared nurses to support mentee-centered research mentorship experiences that are sensitive to the unique needs of interdisciplinary global health scholarship.