Full course description
Description
The study, "Addressing the Health Needs of High-Risk Filipino Americans in the Greater Philadelphia Region," highlights the chronic health challenges faced by Filipino Americans, a significant and bicultural immigrant group in the U.S. Through a health needs assessment conducted with 200 Filipino Americans, the research identified common chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. The study emphasized the need for targeted health interventions, particularly focusing on lifestyle modifications like diet, physical activity, and health education to combat these challenges.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to:
Public health professionals, healthcare providers, policymakers, and community-based organizations working to address health disparities in immigrant populations, particularly among Filipino Americans.
Learning Outcomes
After engaging with this material, participants will be able to:
- Identify chronic health conditions prevalent among Filipino Americans, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
- Understand dietary and lifestyle behaviors contributing to these conditions.
- Recognize the role of acculturation in shaping health behaviors and outcomes.
- Explore community-based participatory research (CBPR) as a model for addressing health disparities.