title: Cross cultural issues in patient education.
abstract: This paper discusses the role of patient education within the context of cultural diversity and adult learning theory. Cultural variations in health care beliefs are illustrated with examples from multiple ethnic groups. Strategies for developing effective cross cultural educational programs are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Work, New York University Medical Center, New York 10016, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chachkes
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Christ
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology; D003144:Communication Barriers; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D016730:Program Development