The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

5010.0: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 8:30 AM

Abstract #42159

Adapting the Generalist Public Health Education Intervention model for African American community

Justin A. Odulana, PhD, MPH, Dept. of Health Education and Health Promotion, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 200 Mitchell Hall, La Crosse, WI 54601, La Crosse, WI 54601, 608 785 6785, odulana.just@uwlax.edu

The Generalist approach to public health care information and education delivery utilizes various systems which include such concepts as 'dynamics', 'interaction', 'input', 'output', homeostasis', and 'equifinality', all of which form a functional whole of primary prevention. In this presentation, participants will learn the cardinal steps and processes by which the Generalist Public Health Education Intervention Model can be adapted for the health benefit of African American communities.

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Keywords: , Community-Based Health Promotion

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

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