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Public Health in a Multicultural Environment

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The Schools of Public Health and Pharmacy are pairing up to increase the participation of racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse groups in research studies and clinical trials conducted by the University and its partners. The University has a national reputation for its research in the areas of hypertension/heart disease, diabetes, and obesity and these have been identified as areas of focus. Unfortunately, the University’s reputation as a research institution among the state’s diverse populations has not been positive. You are a member of the leadership team appointed to a special task force take on this charge.


Goal

To develop a strategic plan to increase the participation of racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse populations in hypertension/heart disease, diabetes, and obesity research that is built upon partnerships between the University and the state’s diverse communities.

  • What social models and frameworks will guide your efforts?
  • Review the Scope & Elements of Comprehensive Multicultural Health Interventions to determine their implications for this work (i.e. structural, social and economic, services and supports, research, policy change and transformative leadership).
  • How will you integrate the values guiding principles of cultural and linguistic competence in this effort?
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