Bridging the gap : how community health workers promote the health of immigrants /

Immigrants living in US cities face myriad obstacles to accessing quality health care. This inequitable access to care is compounded by the risk of chronic disease accompanying the stress, strain, and lifestyle changes that can come with life in a new country. Bridging the Gap details the role, less...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Findley, Sally E. (Autor), Matos, Sergio (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2015]
Temas:
Immigrants > Health and hygiene > Government policy > United States.
Community health services.
Health promotion.
Immigrants.
Community health aides.
Emigrants and Immigrants
Community Health Workers
Health Promotion
Health Status Disparities
Promotion de la santé.
Agents de santé communautaire.
immigrants.
emigrants.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
Immigrants
Community health aides
Community health services
Health promotion
Immigrants > Health and hygiene > Government policy
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Immigrants living in US cities face myriad obstacles to accessing quality health care. This inequitable access to care is compounded by the risk of chronic disease accompanying the stress, strain, and lifestyle changes that can come with life in a new country. Bridging the Gap details the role, lessons, and effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) in bringing health care to underserved immigrant communities. Combining education, advocacy, and local cultural acumen, CHWs have proven successful in the United States and abroad, improving community health and establishing an evidence base.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199364336
0199364338

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