Identifying culturally appropriate strategies for educating a Mexican immigrant community about lead poisoning prevention.
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.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Quirina
Q
Vallejos
Robert W
RW
Strack
Robert E
RE
Aronson
D000328:Adult; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000458:organization & administration; D008875:Middle Aged; D011322:Primary Prevention