Incorporating what Promotoras Learn: Becoming Role Models to Effect Positive Change

Lucio, Rose L.; Carrillo, Genny; Seol, Yoon Ho; Garza, Norma; Mier, Nelda; Trevino, Laura

doi:10.1007/s10900-011-9526-8

Cited by 18 publications

(9 citation statements)

References 17 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…It is imperative to provide or make available information on asthma coalitions and programs to health care professionals as it can help them provide education to patients and their caregivers at convenient places. e knowledge that the patients acquire will be useful to help identify the triggers of asthma, recognize the signs and symptoms of asthma, and adhere to treatment [40][41][42][43]. erefore, developing a partnership between physicians, patients, and programs/coalitions to provide asthma education can be a successful strategy to improve self-management as well as preventive measures regarding asthma triggers [44].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Regional Disparity in Asthma Prevalence and Distribution of Asthma Education Programs in Texas

John

Baek

Roh

et al. 2020

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Information System (GIS) program was used to show the distribution of asthma education programs and visually identify the isolated areas for asthma education programs on the maps. To examine the areas covered by the asthma education programs, we illustrated 50 miles and 70 miles of buffer zones from each program by proximity (multiple ring buffer) functions in GIS. Results. We identified that 27 asthma education programs are active in Texas as of July 2019. e analysis showed that PHRs 1, 2, and 7 had the highest rate of asthma prevalence but had fewer asthma education programs. Also, the distribution of asthma education programs is concentrated around major cities, leading to a regional imbalance between asthma prevalence and locations of asthma education programs. e central and western areas of Texas proved to be marginalized areas for asthma education programs, particularly PHRs 2 and 9 because they may not be covered by the buffer zones of 70 miles from any asthma education programs. Discussion. is study revealed the marginalized regions in Texas lacking asthma education programs. e findings could help policymakers and health care professionals enhance opportunities to develop asthma education programs using different venues in isolated areas and prioritize these regions, for funds, to establish new asthma education programs.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Regional Disparity in Asthma Prevalence and Distribution of Asthma Education Programs in Texas

John

Baek

Roh

et al. 2020

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…For example, in Papua New Guinea, a health-promotion intervention was most successful in improving hygiene behaviour when external formally trained health workers worked directly with local village health workers to promote change [ 30 ]. In Texas, health promoters working in rural settlements for undocumented migrants succeeded in reducing asthma rates not only by teaching residents to improve ventilation in their homes, but by making these changes in their own homes [ 32 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Participatory science and innovation for improved sanitation and hygiene: process and outcome evaluation of project SHINE, a school-based intervention in Rural Tanzania

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundDiarrheal disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in low and middle income countries with children being disproportionately affected. Project SHINE (Sanitation & Hygiene INnovation in Education) is a grassroots participatory science education and social entrepreneurship model to engage youth and the wider community in the development of sustainable strategies to improve sanitation and hygiene.MethodsBased in rural and remote Tanzania, this pilot study engaged pastoralist high-school students and communities in the development and evaluation of culturally and contextually relevant strategies to improve sanitation and hygiene. Using a train-the-trainer approach, key activities included teacher workshops, school-based lessons, extra-curricular activities, community events and a One Health sanitation science fair which showcased projects related to water, sanitation and hygiene in relation to human and animal health. The process and outcome of the study were evaluated through qualitative interviews and focus group discussions with diverse project participants, as well as pre- and post- questionnaires completed by students on knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning sanitation and hygiene.ResultsThe questionnaire results at baseline and follow-up showed statistically significant improvements on key measures including a decrease in unhygienic behaviors, an increase in the perceived importance of handwashing and intention to use the toilet, and increased communication in the social network about the importance of clean water and improved sanitation and hygiene practices, however there were no significant changes in sanitation related knowledge. Qualitative data highlighted strong leadership emerging from youth and enthusiasm from teachers and students concerning the overall approach in the project, including the use of participatory methods. There was a high degree of community engagement with hundreds of community members participating in school-based events. Sanitation science fair projects addressed a range of pastoralist questions and concerns regarding the relationship between water, sanitation and hygiene. Several projects, such as making soap from local materials, demonstrate potential as a sustainable strategy to improve health and livelihoods in the long-term.ConclusionsThe Project SHINE model shows promise as an innovative capacity building approach and as an engagement and empowerment strategy for youth and communities to develop locally sustainable strategies to improve sanitation and hygiene.

show abstract

“…These results are consistent with Mosnaim et al (33) and Vernon (34), and suggest that asthma education is needed in health-care, school, and community settings, in order to educate parents on ways to detect asthma in their children and avoid dangerous asthma attacks and potential emergency room visits. Timely identification of asthma triggers has proven to be an effective preventive measure (19, 35), and parents are willing to make changes in their homes as a result of the healthy homes training education they received.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Benefits and Challenges of Managing Asthma in Hispanic Families in South Texas: A Mixed-Methods Study

Carrillo

Perez‐Patron

Lucio

et al. 2017

Front. Public Health

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundUnderstanding the experience of Hispanic parents of children diagnosed with asthma can be useful in the delivery of effective and meaningful asthma education. In order to assess the needs of Hispanic families with asthmatic children in South Texas, investigators utilized a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods.ObjectivesThis study aimed (1) to assess the impact of asthma in the quality of life of Hispanic children and their families and (2) to identify barriers and challenges to asthma management as perceived by parents of children diagnosed with asthma.MethodsA mixed-methods study included a quality-of-life survey and focus group discussions. The Children’s Health Survey for Asthma (CHSA) was completed by 90 parents of children with asthma. Three focus groups were conducted with 15 low-income, Hispanic parents of asthmatic children to assess their needs and experience in managing the disease.ResultsResults from the CHSA showed that asthma significantly affects the quality of life of children with asthma and their families, particularly the emotional dimensions and the child’s physical health. Fifty-three percent of the children had visited the emergency room, and 51% had been hospitalized due to asthma. One out of five parents had missed work, and 27% of children had missed school in the past 2 weeks due to the child’s asthma. In the focus group discussions, the key themes emerging included lack of asthma knowledge, the burden of disease for asthmatic children and their families, and the importance of asthma education and self-management behaviors for asthma control.ConclusionOne of the main challenges faced by Hispanic families with asthmatic children is the lack of asthma-related knowledge to help understand and control their children’s disease. Lack of knowledge and self-management skills lead to significant stress and anxiety among children with asthma and their parents. Results highlight that while asthma has an effect on the quality of life of children and their families, particularly on the emotional health domain, a wide dissemination of asthma management education in different settings might help prevent asthma attacks and improve symptom control among those suffering from this disease along the US–Mexico border.

show abstract

Incorporating what Promotoras Learn: Becoming Role Models to Effect Positive Change

Cited by 18 publications

References 17 publications

Regional Disparity in Asthma Prevalence and Distribution of Asthma Education Programs in Texas

Regional Disparity in Asthma Prevalence and Distribution of Asthma Education Programs in Texas

Participatory science and innovation for improved sanitation and hygiene: process and outcome evaluation of project SHINE, a school-based intervention in Rural Tanzania

The Benefits and Challenges of Managing Asthma in Hispanic Families in South Texas: A Mixed-Methods Study

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About