Health Promotion in Multicultural Populations: A Handbook for Practitioners and Students
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1412939127 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 640 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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keep the first edition dn there is no need to purchase this edition of the book. the previous edition is the same as this edition. the authors changed a few pictures and a couple of words; unfortunately, this is so because of the lack of excessive change to the facts, research, etc. that has made this book possible.. Sueann Ringer said Text. This is another textbook I purchased to help with a class taking. I have not read much in it but it does look like valuable information needed when practice as a FNP.. CaliforniaDreamer said Reliable service. Excellent quality. New book no markings will order my next textbook for sure. Used my prime s&h for fast arrival.
Huff (M.P.H., California State University, Northridge; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara Graduate School of Education is Emeritus Professor of Public Health at California State University, Northridge. His research interests combine his undergraduate training in anthropology with his graduate training in public health and
Bill 2009-03-02) . E. Drawing on contributors who are leading experts on these cultural groups, this compendium will help readers become better equipped to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs with diverse cultural groups.” (D. "This updated edition (1st, Promoting Health in Multicultural Populations, 1999) for students and practitioners in public health and related fields is a valuable resource for understanding health promotion in culturally diverse population groups in North America
The third chapter in each section highlights a case study to emphasize points made in the overview and planning chapters. The fourth chapter in each section provides "Tips" for working with the cultural groups described in that section.New to the Second EditionDevotes a chapter to traditional health beliefs and traditions that can help the practitioner better understand how these beliefs and traditions can impact on Western biomedical practicesContains a new chapter that evaluates health disparities across the U.S.Presents a new chapter that examines ethical dilemmas and considerations in a multicultural contextOffers updated citations and content throughoutGives selected Web sites of interestIntended AudienceThis book is ideal for practitioners and students in the fields of health promotion and education, public health, nursing, medicine, psychology, sociology, social work, physical therapy, radiology technology and other allied professions.. Editors Michael V Kline and Robert M Huff have expanded the book to include increased attention directed to students and instructors while also continuing to provide a handbook for practitioners in the field. Numerous advances and improvements in theory and practice in health promotion and disease prevention (HPDP) are presented. The second chapter of each section explains how to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs for each of the spe