A holistic approach to community health in the latino/x population: the intersection of environment and health
Abstract This quality improvement project used a Community Health Worker model and tailored environmental health information to deliver a 4-week program with the intention of improving environmental health literacy to a group of Latina women in a group setting. A mixed methods approach showed meanin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Discover Public Health |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00830-0 |
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| Summary: | Abstract This quality improvement project used a Community Health Worker model and tailored environmental health information to deliver a 4-week program with the intention of improving environmental health literacy to a group of Latina women in a group setting. A mixed methods approach showed meaningful themes emerging amongst the groups, including a sense of empowerment and overall concern for the environment, as well as a sense of community amongst them. Surveys supported an overall positive impact on their knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and actions. Projects like these may help empower the Latina community and create a greater sense of belonging while improving overall health. |
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| ISSN: | 3005-0774 |