Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Volume 27, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 1199-1210

Development of a culturally-adapted graphic novella about emergency communication: Collaborations with a limited English speaking Chinese immigrant community (Article)

Eisenberg D. , Seino L. , Meischke H.* , Tu S.-P. , Turner A.M. , Ike B. , Painter I. , Yip M.-P.
  • a University of Washington School of Public Health, United States
  • b University of Washington School of Public Health, United States
  • c Health Services, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice, United States
  • d Department of General Internal Medicine, University of Washington, United States
  • e Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of Washington, United States
  • f University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, United States
  • g Health Services, University of Washington School of Public Health, United States
  • h Department of Health Services, University of Washington, United States

Abstract

Bystander CPR doubles survival from cardiac arrest but limited English proficient (LEP) individuals face barriers calling 911 and performing CPR. Previous training increases the chance that an individual will perform CPR, yet access to classes in non-English speaking populations is limited. We used a cultural adaptation approach to develop a graphic novella for Chinese LEP immigrants about how to call 911 and perform bystander CPR. Collaboration with members of this community occurred through all stages of novella development. One hundred and thirty-two LEP Chinese adults read the novella and answered a survey measuring behavioral intentions. All respondents stated they would call 911 after witnessing a person’s collapse, but those previously trained in CPR were more likely to say that they would perform CPR. All participants indicated that they would recommend this novella to others. Developing culturally-responsive evidence-based interventions is necessary to reduce disproportionate death and disability from cardiac arrest in LEP communities. © Meharry Medical College.

Author Keywords

Cardiac arrest education Graphic novella Chinese speakers 911 education Limited English proficient Cultural adaptation

Index Keywords

education emergency China Communication interpersonal communication human epidemiology hotline language Cultural Competency ethnology procedures cultural competence Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation United States resuscitation Humans migrant Asian Americans Emigrants and Immigrants Asian American health education Hotlines Emergencies
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84981318491&doi=10.1353%2fhpu.2016.0116&partnerID=40&md5=44f11ddf32f7d769b166cb37c905bca8
DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2016.0116
ISSN: 10492089
Original Language: English