title: Addressing health disparities through patient education: the development of culturally-tailored health education materials at Puentes de Salud.
abstract: The availability of culturally appropriate written health information is essential for promoting health in diverse populations. Lack of English fluency has been shown to negatively impact health outcomes for Latinos in the United States. The authors conducted a needs assessment at a clinic serving Latino immigrants, focusing on patients' health and previous experiences with written health information. Based on these results and a literature review, we developed 10 Spanish language brochures to better serve the target population. This article outlines the process of developing and implementing this intervention, which can serve as a model for similar projects targeting diverse populations.
authors: School of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University and Puentes de Salud Clinic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors: Isobel
authors: I
authors: Harvey
authors: Matthew
authors: M
authors: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003151:Community Health Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D015143:Philadelphia; D055815:Young Adult