Multicultural Health

Graham, Donald H.,Ritter, Lois A.

ISBN 10: 1284021025 / ISBN 13: 9781284021028

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Multicultural Health
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284021025
• ISBN 13: 9781284021028
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Fully updated and expanded, the Second Edition of Multicultural Health serves as a comprehensive guide for healthcare workers in any cultural community. Focusing on differences in cultural beliefs about health and illness, and models for cross-cultural health and communication, this text helps students and professionals learn effective ways to implement health promotion programs and program evaluation across cultures. - NEW! - Full color design and art program - NEW! - A Student Activity added to each chapter to challenge student comprehension. - NEW! - Two new Feature Boxes Added to each chapter titled, What do you think? and Did you Know?, to engage readers and enhance critical thinking. - NEW! - Chapter 3, Worldview and Health Decisions provides information about the ways that worldview and communication impacts health, the provision of health services, health care decisions, and communication

About the Authors

Lois A. Ritter has earned a doctorate in education and master’s degrees in health science, healthcare administration, and cultural and social anthropology. Dr. Ritter has taught at the university-level for approximately 20 years and has lead national and regional research studies on a broad range of health topics.

Donald H. Graham is an attorney and holds a master's degree in urban affairs. Mr. Graham has developed and managed client centered and culturally appropriate health and human service programs for over 30 years.