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Learn to manage cultural and ethnic diversity and deliver health education results with this leading resource
Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion, 3rd Edition extensively covers a host of crucial topics on the subject of health education and promotion to various cultural and ethnic groups. The authors provide concrete strategies and practical advice for those seeking to maximize the health-related results they achieve from their education efforts.
The significant updates in this newest edition of Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion include:
* Updated and expanded demographic information on select groups based on the most up-to-date census data
* The use of universal design for diverse populations
* Examples of programs to increase health literacy among diverse groups
Including updated case scenarios and new, innovative health programs, the 3rd edition of Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion represents an unprecedented leap forward for this already celebrated series. It's perfect for any health educator who deals with an ethnically or culturally diverse population.
List of contents
Foreword for Third Edition vii
Preface xi
The Editors xiii
The Contributors xv
Acknowledgments xix
About the Companion Website xxi
Chapter 1 The Changing US Demographic Profile: Implications for Health Education 1
Miguel A. Pérez and Raffy R. Luquis
Chapter 2 Diversity, Cultural Competence, and Health Promotion 23
Raffy R. Luquis and Miguel A. Pérez
Chapter 3 Health Equity, Health Disparities, and Social Determinants of Health: Implications for Health Education 49
Miguel A. Pérez
Chapter 4 Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Healing Approaches in Culturally Competent Health Promotion 81
Jenette L. Smith and Miguel A. Pérez
Chapter 5 Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity 103
Mary A. Garza and Kara N. Zografos
Chapter 6 Theoretical Models, Assessment Frameworks, and Multicultural Populations 125
Raffy R. Luquis
Chapter 7 Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Culturally Appropriate Health Programs 151
Kathleen G. Allison
Chapter 8 Multicultural Health Communication 181
Víctor Pedrero, Margarita Bernales, and Paulina Fernández
Chapter 9 Health Literacy, Health Educators, and Culturally Appropriate Health Education Programs 207
Miguel A. Pérez
Chapter 10 Aging Matters: Improving the Health Status of the Older Adult Population 233
William H. Dailey Jr. and Chia Thao
Chapter 11 Culture, Sexual Minorities, and Health Education 261
Joan E. Cowdery, Jeffrey Schulz, Samantha Mae Harbison, and Amy Lewis
Chapter 12 People With Disabilities: Through a Cultural Lens 293
Madelyn J. Smith and Jenette L. Smith
Chapter 13 Beyond Cultural Competency: Moving Forward in Health Education and Health Promotion 319
Raffy R. Luquis and Miguel A. Pérez
Appendix A: National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (National CLAS Standards) 337
Appendix B: Selected List of Web Resources for Cultural and Linguistic Competency 339
Name Index 341
Subject Index 353
About the author
Raffy R. Luquis, Ph.D., MCHES, is an associate professor of health education in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education at The Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg.
Miguel A. Pérez, Ph.D., MCHES, is a professor of public health in the Department of Public Health at Fresno State.
Summary
Learn to manage cultural and ethnic diversity and deliver health education results with this leading resource
Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion, 3rd Edition extensively covers a host of crucial topics on the subject of health education and promotion to various cultural and ethnic groups. The authors provide concrete strategies and practical advice for those seeking to maximize the health-related results they achieve from their education efforts.
The significant updates in this newest edition of Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion include:
* Updated and expanded demographic information on select groups based on the most up-to-date census data
* The use of universal design for diverse populations
* Examples of programs to increase health literacy among diverse groups
Including updated case scenarios and new, innovative health programs, the 3rd edition of Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion represents an unprecedented leap forward for this already celebrated series. It's perfect for any health educator who deals with an ethnically or culturally diverse population.
