Overview

In this volume global health experts present compelling examples of evidence-based and culturally appropriate models for reducing global health disparities.Divided into eight parts, the coverage includes: the legacy and role of racism in contributing to disparities; recommendations for research with practice applications; key role of collaborations, partnerships and community-based research; new internet technology; training of community health workers and peer educators; special populations considered most vulnerable; and the taks of closing the education and health gap by addressing these dual inter-related disparities through effective engagement.

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Author:   Barbara Wallace
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.200kg
ISBN:  

9780826103130

ISBN 10:   0826103138
Pages:   632
Publication Date:   30 November 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION; 1. The Forces Driving and Embodied Within a New Field of Equity in Health; Barbara C. Wallace, Ph.D; PART I: NEW THEORY, PARADIGMS AND PERSPECTIVES; 2. Challenges in Eliminating Health Disparities; Bailus Walker, Jr, PhD, MPH, FACE; 3. Toward Evidence-Based and Culturally Appropriate Models For Reducing Global Health Disparities: An Africanist Perspective; Collins O. Airhihenbuwa, PhD, MPH and Titilayo Okoror, PhD.

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Barbara C. Wallace, PhD, is a tenured Professor of Health Education and Founding Director of the Research Group on Disparities in Health within the Department of Health and Behavior Studies at Teachers College, Columbia University.

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