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Judith Aponte1, Henry Cruz, Samuel Arce
1Department of Nursing, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York 10010, USA. jap@hunter.cuny.edu
Holistic Nursing Practice
|April 13, 2013
Summary
This study highlights a community health fair that provided vital health screenings and education on conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Multilingual support and American Sign Language ensured equitable access for diverse community members.
Area of Science:
- Community Health
- Public Health Interventions
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Holistic community health needs require culturally sensitive approaches.
- Multilingual and faith-based partnerships are crucial for effective outreach.
- Health disparities persist in underserved urban areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the holistic health needs of a West Central Queens community.
- To promote health awareness and provide screenings for chronic diseases.
- To ensure accessibility through multilanguage translation and sign language services.
Main Methods:
- Community-based participatory research approach.
- Collaboration with The Legacy Center Community Development Corporation and health agencies.
- Health fair offering presentations, screenings, and educational materials.
Main Results:
- Provided health screenings and education on diabetes, hypertension, nutrition, cholesterol, and heart disease.
- Offered translation services in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and American Sign Language.
- Facilitated access to health information for non-English-speaking and deaf participants.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative health fairs can effectively address community health needs.
- Multilingual and accessible services improve health promotion outreach.
- Community partnerships enhance the impact of public health initiatives.
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