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Summary of
Social Models and Frameworks in Multicultural Health
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models provide insight and strategic approaches to improve
public health for this nation’s multicultural populations.
In summary, the areas of greatest importance espoused by
these models are as follows: |
- A
complex array of social, cultural, environmental, biological,
and
economic factors impact health.
- This
complex array of factors must be addressed at the source
for public health
to fulfill its mission.
- This
complex array of factors also requires broadening the
scope of arenas critical
to the focus and interventions
of public health.
- The
active engagement of communities as essential partners
is required to improve public health.
- The
recognition and use of strengths rather than only deficits
as a basis
for planning and intervention
are a public health imperative.
- Systemic
change is required in all aspects of public health to
implement
these models that benefit the
health and well-being of this nation’s diverse
populations.
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The principles
and practices of cultural and linguistic competence have to be
integral to any model adopted by public health leadership
to be both equitable and effective.
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