Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion
by Miguel Pérez
2nd Edition
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781118347492 |
| eText ISBN | 9781118450161 |
| Publisher | Jossey-Bass |
| Publishing Year | 2014 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 368 |
Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion, 2nd Edition, is a textbook that examines foundational theories, models, and practices for addressing race, ethnicity, gender, and social issues in health promotion. It provides strategies for designing culturally responsive initiatives across diverse populations.
The volume explores shifting demographics, social determinants of health, and health disparities. It also addresses themes such as culturally appropriate communication, program planning, evaluation, and theoretical models tailored to multicultural groups.
To support professional development, the text reflects Certified Health Education Specialist certification standards and national standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services from the Office of Minority Health.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Implications of Changing US Demographics for Health Educators
Chapter 2: Diversity and Health Education
Chapter 3: Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health: Implications for Health Education
Chapter 4: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Culturally Competent Health Education
Chapter 5: Spirituality and Cultural Diversity
Chapter 6: Health Education Theoretical Models and Multicultural Populations
Chapter 7: Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Culturally Appropriate Programs
Chapter 8: Culturally Appropriate Communication
Chapter 9: Foundations for Health Literacy and Culturally Appropriate Health Education Programs
Chapter 10: The Aging US Population: An Increasing Diverse Population
Chapter 11: Culture and Sexual Orientation
Chapter 12: Cultural Competency and Health Education: A Window of Opportunity
Chapter Appendix A: Selected List of Web Resources for Health Disparities
Chapter Appendix B: Summary of Selected Health Disparities
Chapter Appendix C: Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards
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