Women’s Health
The Latina Guide to Health
Consejos and Caring Answers
Until recently, little was known about Latina health. The U.S. government did not even collect statistics on causes of death among Hispanics before 1989. Since then, research has yielded a wealth of new information. The most surprising is that even though Latinas have high rates of diabetes and are more likely to be overweight than non-Hispanic white women, Latinas have lower rates of heart disease, lower rates of stroke, and live longer than non-Hispanic white women, rich or poor. Nevertheless, the health messages Latinas receive are still the same as those of the general population--or worse--focus only on the disparities. These messages do not match the experiences of Latinas nor do they not take into account Latinas' strengths and assets.
To read more or to order your copy, visit:
Family Health
Atención prenatal temprana y periódica: Guía para tener un bebe saludable
Prenatal Care: Helping You Have a Healthy Baby
This comprehensive guide to pregnancy includes bilingual information in English and Spanish about the importance of regular prenatal care. The 60-page booklet covers such topics as; what to expect during prenatal visits, prenatal tests and exams, tips to help prevent and relieve common pregnancy discomforts, factors that could complicate a pregnancy, and what to consider after birth. Information is presented in a culturally proficient manner that sends a clear message to the reader.
Download your copy
Request a copy
A Theater Approach to Educating Hispanic Girls About Healthy Bones
(Un Enfoque Teatral para la Educación de las Jóvenes Hispanas Sobre la Salud de los Huesos)
Why are bone health and osteoporosis prevention important to Hispanic girls? Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become less dense and prone to fracture, has been called “a pediatric disease with geriatric consequences” because the bone mass attained in childhood and adolescence is a very important determinant of lifelong skeletal health. This bilingual guide was developed following the implementation of a unique, community-based health education program: Hispanic Girls: A Theater Approach to Healthy Bones. In May 2000, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases – National Resource Center formed a partnership to develop and test a model program in which theater was used to educate Hispanic girls and their families about the importance of bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
Download your copy
Request a copy
Genes, Culture, and Medicines: Bridging Gaps in Treatment for Hispanic Americans
Hispanics are less likely to receive or use medications for asthma, cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and pain, according to a new study. These disparities in pharmaceutical treatment are substantial and often persist even after adjustment for differences in income, age, insurance coverage, and coexisting medical conditions.
The study, Genes, Culture, and Medicines: Bridging Gaps in Treatment for Hispanic Americans, was co-authored by Dr. Carolina Reyes, Adolph P. Falcón, Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte, and Dr. Richard A. Levy. This study brings together for the first time emerging research demonstrating that genetic and environmental factors have a significant impact on the effectiveness of medicines for Hispanic patients. It encourages physicians to tailor prescribing for Hispanics based on age, coexisting conditions, responsiveness to medications, and cultural perceptions of disease and treatment.
Download your copy
Request a copy
Diabetes
Bilingual Diabetes Curriculum: Living With Diabetes/Viviendo con la diabetes
To order, please contact membership@hispanichealth.org
Non-Member Price: $95 + shipping
Member Price: $75 + shipping
For 10 or more copies, please inquire for bulk discount.
The Alliance is pleased to announce the publication of its new bilingual diabetes curriculum Living With Diabetes/Viviendo con la Diabetes.This curriculum was developed by staff of the Juntos Contra la Diabetes (JCD)/United Against Diabetes project, and is designed to assist health professionals, such as community health educators, to provide a comprehensive review of pre-diabetes, and the prevention, early detection, and control of type 2 diabetes and its complications.
The curriculum consists of four workshops. Workshop 1: About Diabetes, covers types of diabetes; risk factors; signs of diabetes; how diabetes is diagnosed; and how to delay or avoid onset of diabetes. Workshop 2: Healthy Body with Tasty Food, covers your body and diabetes; weight or BMI; sugar, carbohydrates, glycemic values; protein and fats; six principles for healthy eating; reading the food label; and tasty options. Workshop 3: Exercise as a Part of Life, covers how to manage a typical day; what is exercise; setting goals; and, encouragement for diabetes management. Workshop 4: When Someone You Know Has Diabetes, covers medication; monitoring; meals; movement and exercise; and how to avoid or minimize diabetes complications.
Materials for the trainer are user-friendly and include for each workshop an overview (goals, objectives, materials needed and tips for the trainer), a "Just the Facts" optional questions and answers sheet, a summary (name of each slide, time needed to cover and learning objective for each slide), an outline (slide names, time needed, learning objective, and all talking points to be covered when reviewing each slide), and slide and note pages (a guide or script for the trainer to follow while presenting each slide in the workshop). The curriculum also includes a "Diabetes Care Journal" (Diario para la atención de la diabetes) that can be used by consumers to track their various health care providers (primary care, nutritionist, eye doctor, podiatrist, etc.), necessary tests (name of each test, how often they should be performed, dates taken, results), and medications record.A BMI chart is included, as well as a list of reviewed and recommended diabetes materials for consumers and how to order them.The packet also includes a CD-ROM that contains all of the workshops in PowerPoint and PDF files.
In 2006, the Alliance is conducting a provider Training of Trainers on using the JCD Diabetes Curriculum in an effort to improve Hispanic consumer knowledge, attitude, skills and behaviors related to the prevention, early detection, and control of type 2 diabetes and its complications. This group of trainers will carry out subsequent trainings in their communities (Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; and, Phoenix, AZ).
The State of Diabetes Among Hispanics
The State of Diabetes Among Hispanics report provides insight on how Hispanics are disproportionately affected by diabetes compared to other racial and ethnic groups, and the risks they face as a result. Hispanics are nearly two times as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites and the disease has consistently affected Hispanics and African Americans at higher levels than non-Hispanic whites over the last two and a half decades. As recently as 2006, diabetes remained the fifth major cause of death for Hispanics and African Americans, compared to being the seventh major cause of death for non-Hispanic whites. This report also offers recommendations in such areas as research and data collection, risk factors, health care barriers, and diabetes outreach and education to have a meaningful impact on the growing number of Hispanics at risk for, or living with, diabetes in the U.S.
Download your copy
Request a copy
AD/HD
Derechos educacionales de los niños con el Trastorno por el Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (tdA/H): Una cartilla para padres/Educational Rights for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD): A Primer for Parents
Derechos educacionales de los niños con el Trastorno por el Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (tdA/H): Una cartilla para padres/Educational Rights forChildren with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD): A Primer for Parents was developed to address the challenges that Hispanic parents face when their children are diagnosed with AD/HD and may be eligible for services in the public school system. Through a collaborative partnership between the National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the primer works to help parents recognize attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) in their children and learn about the laws that protect the rights of children with disabilities in public schools. In addition to discussing the parents’ rights and responsibilities regarding special education, the primer provides parents with the basic tools to identify quality education and support services that respond to the unique needs of Hispanic children with AD/HD.
Annual Report
Through Our Eyes: Creating a Healthy Future
The Through Our Eyes: Creating a Healthy Future report provides information on the mission, vision and goals of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (theAlliance) now and into the future. The Alliance works to connect communities and create change, deliver trusted information and services to consumers, build a horizon of hope through science and policy, and make advances in technology that create possibilities. The Alliance’s reputation is built on its ability to provide trusted answers to the most pressing health questions facing the Americas. This report demonstrates how our future is grounded in the power and strength of culture, family, and community to secure the best health outcomes for all.
Heart Health
Cuidando su corazón/Caring for Your Heart
Have you been told you have heart disease? If so, there are steps you can take to control your heart condition and the Cuidando su corazón/Caring for YourHeart booklet can help you get started. The first section of this booklet answers the top nine most common questions you may ask yourself if you were told you had heart disease. The second section of the booklet provides suggestions for how you can stay healthy by quitting smoking, eating Hispanic healthy, and becoming physically active. It also contains useful information about your medications. The third section of this booklet provides information about understanding the results of your cholesterol and blood pressure tests. By learning about your heart condition and making changes to your lifestyle, you will be on your way to a healthier heart.