A Research Agenda for Health Education Among Underserved Populations

Authors:
  • LBLinda Burhansstipanov
    Linda Burhansstipanov
  • CCCathleen M Connell
    Cathleen M Connell
  • AGAndrea C. Gielen
    Andrea C. Gielen
  • DHDeborah Helitzer-Allen
    Deborah Helitzer-Allen
  • KLKate Lorig
    Kate Lorig
  • DMDonald E. Morisky
    Donald E. Morisky
  • MTMartha Tenney
    Martha Tenney
  • STStephen Thomas
    Stephen Thomas
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Abstract
This article summarizes the outcome of health education efforts among populations that, due to their cultural heritage, have received limited services. The literature reviewed shows that programs found to be effective in one population cannot be assumed to be equally effective with a different population. An argument is made for the design of culturally appropriate and group-specific interventions which would properly serve the various underserved populations. Research needs to be conducted to identify appropriate approaches and intervention strategies, as well as the group-specific sociopsychological characteristics (attitudes, norms, values, expectan cies) that are related to health-damaging and protective behaviors.

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