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Designing health information delivery systems for Puerto Rican women.

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Title: Designing health information delivery systems for Puerto Rican women.
Authors: Davis RE (AUTHOR), Flannery DD (AUTHOR)
Source: Health Education & Behavior. Dec2001, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p680-695. 16p.
Subject Terms: *Health education, *Cultural values, *Cultural identity, *Health education teachers, *Information resources, Puerto Rican women, Medical care, Social values
Geographic Terms: Puerto Rico
Abstract: Although health information is important to the prevention of much illness, the health information needs of Puerto Rican women remain unaddressed, according to the results of this phenomenological study. Through audiotaped interviews, 21 women evaluated various sources of health information. Analysis of the data revealed which health information sources they considered trustworthy and nontrustworthy. Health care providers were found to be one of the least helpful sources, as personal interactions were often hurried and inattentive to women's needs. Yet, the women were able to present a vivid portrait of a culturally sensitive community environment conducive to the presentation of health information. Implications include the importance of including cultural values in any health information setting, as well as the importance of building cultural bridges between health educators and Puerto Rican women. More research is needed to examine community efforts to enhance health information sources for this population of women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Although health information is important to the prevention of much illness, the health information needs of Puerto Rican women remain unaddressed, according to the results of this phenomenological study. Through audiotaped interviews, 21 women evaluated various sources of health information. Analysis of the data revealed which health information sources they considered trustworthy and nontrustworthy. Health care providers were found to be one of the least helpful sources, as personal interactions were often hurried and inattentive to women's needs. Yet, the women were able to present a vivid portrait of a culturally sensitive community environment conducive to the presentation of health information. Implications include the importance of including cultural values in any health information setting, as well as the importance of building cultural bridges between health educators and Puerto Rican women. More research is needed to examine community efforts to enhance health information sources for this population of women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:10901981
DOI:10.1177/109019810102800603