Family and Community Health
Volume 29, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 143-152

Identifying culturally appropriate strategies for educating a Mexican immigrant community about lead poisoning prevention (Article)

Vallejos Q. , Strack R.W.* , Aronson R.E.
  • a Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
  • b Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States, Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 437 HHP Bldg., PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402, United States
  • c Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States

Abstract

Lead paint is one source of exposure for lead poisoning; however, recent Latino and other immigrant populations are also at risk of exposure through ceramic cooking pots with lead glaze, some imported candies, and certain stomach ailment home remedies. Public health agencies and practitioners acknowledge that Latino families should be educated about lead poisoning prevention but report barriers to conducting outreach and education in Latino communities. This study reports findings from focus groups and interviews with the local Latino immigrant community and professionals on (1) current knowledge and beliefs about lead poisoning and (2) recommendations of culturally appropriate educational strategies. © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

Author Keywords

Latino Immigrant Health education lead poisoning prevention

Index Keywords

education mass screening psychological aspect human Lead Poisoning middle aged Hispanic Americans Humans Hispanic male female primary prevention cultural factor Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Article organization and management adult health education migration Emigration and Immigration Cultural Characteristics attitude to health
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33645865866&doi=10.1097%2f00003727-200604000-00009&partnerID=40&md5=722061baaccc263bc0a1846398c627e2
DOI: 10.1097/00003727-200604000-00009
ISSN: 01606379
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English