Biggest Challenges for a Public Health Investigation Manager at LA County Public Health
Fabiola, a Public Health Investigation Manager, cites two key challenges: the need to constantly "prove yourself" as a woman in a male-dominated administration, and persuading individuals to overcome "fear of going to a medical setting, getting treatment," particularly for HIV testing. This highlights the dual burdens faced by professionals navigating gender dynamics within their field and addressing critical public health concerns.
Overcoming Challenges, Workplace Challenges, Leadership, Public Health, Communication
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Fabiola Chavez
Public Health Investigation Manager
LA County Public Health
Cal State Northridge , 2004
Cal State Northridge
Accounting
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
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Video Highlights
1. Fabiola faces the challenge of being a woman in a male-dominated management position and having to consistently prove her capabilities.
2. A significant hurdle in her work is persuading people to overcome their fear of medical settings and get tested for diseases like HIV.
3. Public health outreach and encouraging individuals to seek medical attention when needed are crucial aspects of her role.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
The biggest challenge in my current role, personally, would be being a female in a management position and working with males. This is one of the biggest challenges when moving into a male-dominant administration.
You constantly feel like you have to prove you have what it takes to be in the role you applied for, acquired, or were selected for. It's about proving you have the potential to do the job. I think that's one of the biggest challenges.
You feel that you constantly have to prove yourself to your male counterparts. However, as far as the day-to-day work, it's not that big of a challenge. It's trying to persuade individuals to leave their fear of going to a medical setting and getting treatment.
There are still many individuals who do not want to get tested because they are afraid of knowing their status. For example, with HIV, many people are afraid to get tested because they don't want to know their status. I think that's one challenge in working in this field.
It's getting individuals to get tested. So, that would be one of my biggest challenges. One of the biggest challenges, I would say, is getting individuals to go out and get tested, and once they get tested, to seek medical help.
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