A Model for Leadership Development Amongst Latinas to Increase Awareness and Reduce Health Disparities
Author(s)
Claudia De la Cruz, MSW/M.Div
Document Description
The Latina/o Consumer Genetics Education Network, of the Dominican Women’s Development Center, seeks to empower community members to educate others and become resources on genetics-related issues. A Spanish/English genetics training curriculum for Community Health Workers (CHWs) was developed. The curriculum and associated community presentation materials have provided CHWs with knowledge and leadership skills to facilitate educational sessions in the community.
Date Added
June 22, 2009
Keywords
genetic alliance conference 2009, discovering openness in health systems, CBPR, genetics education, Community Health Workers, Latino, CGEN project
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Document Description
The Latina/o Consumer Genetics Education Network, of the Dominican Women’s Development Center, seeks to empower community members to educate others and become resources on genetics-related issues. A Spanish/English genetics training curriculum for Community Health Workers (CHWs) was developed. The curriculum and associated community presentation materials have provided CHWs with knowledge and leadership skills to facilitate educational sessions in the community.
Date Added
June 22, 2009
Keywords
genetic alliance conference 2009, discovering openness in health systems, CBPR, genetics education, Community Health Workers, Latino, CGEN project