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Annotation: This Web site provides information in a variety of Asian languages to increase electronic access to health information for consumers and health care providers of the South Cove Community Health Center and its affiliates by developing a web site to meet the information needs of the South Cove community; (2) provide consumer information in the languages of the community served, specifically Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Laotian; and (3) teach health care providers to use the wide variety of Internet resources available to them and their patients including National Library of Medicine and Tufts University resources. Additional languages include Hmong, Korean, and Thai. Information for over 30 different health topics is provided.

Contact: Tufts University, Hirsh Health Sciences Library, 145 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111, Telephone: (617) 636-6705 Fax: (617) 636-4039 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.library.tufts.edu/hsl/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Asian Americans, Asian language materials, Asians, Consumer education materials, Health promotion, Non English language materials, Patient education materials, Resource materials

Annotation: This report describes national estimates of oral health care service utilization and oral health care needs that remain unmet owing to cost for six Asian ethnic subgroups and the native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander population using data collected from the National Health Interview Survey during 1997–2000. Report sections include a description of the survey methods, survey findings, a discussion of the findings, and references. Four tables present data on selected characteristics such as ethnic subgroups, age group, sex, poverty status, place of residence, geographic region, nativity, health status, and health coverage.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Asians, Barriers, Children, Costs, Dental care, Hawaiians, Health care utilization, National surveys, Needs assessment, Oral health, Pacific Islanders, Parents, Statistical data

Annotation: Lead abatement is a costly and disruptive secondary prevention procedure that benefits only those who live in the abated home. Primary prevention interventions—which may be less expensive and reach more people—are necessary. This study assessed the efficacy of a community-based, intensive, culturally specific educational intervention for the primary prevention of lead burden. The study hypothesized that lead levels of children whose mothers received the intensive education will remain lower than those of children whose mothers receive basic education, and that mothers receiving the intervention will perform better on knowledge-based tests than will mothers who do not. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB2002-107491.

Keywords: American Indians, Asians-All others, Blacks, Hispanics-All others, Hispanics–Mexican Americans, Hispanics–Puerto Ricans, Infants, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Lead Poisoning Screening, MCH Research, Newborn infants, Parent Education, Parents, Peer Counseling, Preschool children, Research, Toddlers

Annotation: This project addressed how: (1) Closely a program implementation mirrors program design; (2) successful the program is in achieving intended benefits for children and families; (3) fidelity of implementation influences program achievement of intended benefits; and (4) achieved benefits compare to direct and indirect program costs. The ethnic composition of the sample included Native Hawaiian, Filipino, Samoan, Chinese, and Japanese. More than half were adolescents at the time they gave birth to their first child. Forty-five percent of the families experienced some form of domestic violence. In 55 percent of the families, either the mother or father abused alcohol or other drugs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 Contact Fax: xxx E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB2002-101953.

Keywords: Asians-All others, Asians-Filipinos, Asians-Japanese, Child Abuse Prevention, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Final reports, Hawaiian Natives, Home Visiting Programs, Infants, MCH Research, Newborn infants, Outreach, Parents, Preschool children, Research, Toddlers

Annotation: The main research questions addressed by this project were as follows: (1) Are adolescents meeting the Healthy People 2000 nutrition health status and risk reduction objectives? Which groups of adolescents are at greatest risk for not meeting these objectives and need to be targeted for intervention? (2) What are the direct and indirect overall contributions of socioenvironmental, personal, and behavioral factors to the explained variance in nutritional intake and weight gain status? Are similar associations found among adolescents from different socioeconomic status (SES), age, gender, and ethnic groups? (3) Which specific socioenvironmental, personal, and behavioral measures are associated with the targeted behaviors outlined in the Healthy People 2000 nutrition health status and risk reduction objectives? Are similar associations found among adolescents from different SES, grade, gender, and ethnic groups? [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB2002-107493.

Keywords: Adolescent Nutrition, Adolescents, Adolescents, American Indians, American Indians, Asians, Asians, Blacks, Blacks, Body Composition, Hispanics, Hispanics, MCH Research, Nutrition, Pacific Islanders, Pacific Islanders, Prenatal Screening, Research, Surveys

Annotation: In the U.S., some 2 million pregnancies are screened for fetal Down syndrome each year. These measurements include alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), alone or in combination with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and unconjugated estriol (uE3). In 1990, the free beta-subunit of hCG was reported to be superior to the intact hCG molecule as a marker for Down syndrome. This study aimed to develop accurate estimates of performance for free beta-subunit measurements in detecting Down syndrome and to compare these with estimates derived from intact hCG measurements, as a step toward providing a basis for rational decision-making by State health departments, laboratories, physicians, and pregnant women. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB98-126642.

Keywords: Asians-All Others, Asians–Chinese, Asians–Filipinos, Blacks, Down Syndrome, Hispanics-All others, Pregnant women (not otherwise defined as adolescents), Prenatal screening

Annotation: Hispanic children with special health care needs and pregnant women in the Hispanic community of metropolitan Atlanta lacked access to a coordinated system of pediatric and prenatal care. Barriers to care were especially limiting for Hispanics who were recent immigrants and had a limited English language capability with which to learn about available health care services. This project: (1) Identified Hispanic children with special health care needs who required assessment, treatment, and followup services; (2) improved awareness/usage of coordinated health care services by Hispanic families with children with special needs; (3) assisted pregnant Hispanic women to receive early prenatal care; and (4) improved cultural awareness and sensitivity of health care providers regarding health issues affecting Hispanic families. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to Health Care, Asians, Bilingual Services, Children with Special Health care Needs, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children, Hispanics, Mobile Health Units, Prenatal Care, Service Coordination

Annotation: This report describes the development of the Multicultural Health Demonstration Project established by the National Association of County Health Officials. The authors provide an overview of the project, which paired local health departments with community-based organizations that represented Asians, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders to increase access to health care for these populations. The report describes programs in Honolulu, Hawaii; Howard County, Maryland; and San Luis Obispo County, California. The authors describe leader training workshops held at each site, include program evaluations, offer recommendations for developing future programs, and provide a list of resources.

Contact: National Association of County and City Health Officials, 1100 17th Street, N.W., Seventh Floor, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 783-5550 Fax: (202) 783-1583 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.naccho.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to care, Asians, California, Community organizations, Cultural diversity, Culturally competent services, Ethnic groups, Hawaii, Hispanic Americans, Local health departments, Maryland, Minority groups, Outreach, Pacific Islanders, Program descriptions

Annotation: Although the U.S. Public Health Service provides for hepatitis B surface antigen screening for pregnant women who are refugees, there is concern among many providers of care to the Asian American community that those eligible for these programs are not aware of or do not have access to the facilities that provide the appropriate care. In addition to the accessibility problem, the large majority of Southeast Asians must also deal with linguistic/cultural, structural, educational, and financial barriers which prevent them from receiving appropriate care. This project addressed these and other issues facing this population. All of the sites participating in this project were chosen for their experience and sensitivity in addressing the special needs of this community. The project's goal was to increase access to hepatitis B screening and immunization for Southeast Asian pregnant women and their newborns. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB96-182902.

Keywords: Access to Health Care, Barriers to Health Care, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Hepatitis B, Immigrants, Immunization, Minorities, Newborns, Pregnant Women, Prenatal Screening, Southeast Asians

Annotation: The goals of the project were to: (1) Eliminate excess morbidity and mortality in pediatric emergencies resulting from inadequate knowledge, equipment, and support of prehospital care providers and hospital-based medical personnel; and (2) eliminate excess morbidity and mortality among minority children due to cultural, language, and economic barriers to emergency care. The objective of this project was to address the technical information needs of prehospital and emergency room providers, focusing on trauma, seizures, and drowning. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB96-187042.

Keywords: American Indians, Asians, Data Bases, Data Collection, Drowning, Emergency Medical Services, Immigrants, Migrant Workers, Minorities, Morbidity, Mortality, Trauma

Annotation: The purpose of the project was to: reevaluate the evidence pertaining to weight gain during pregnancy, nutrient supplementation during pregnancy, and the nutritional requirements of lactating mothers; formulate new recommendations pertaining to these maternal and child health issues if warranted by the evidence; and document the evidence, conclusions, and recommendations in three subcommittee reports. This project established an expert committee which evaluated and documented current scientific evidence on pregnancy and lactation and proposed nutritional recommendations for pregnant and lactating women. The goals of the project were to produce and participate in the dissemination of: two reports on nutrition during pregnancy related to the effort to decrease the infant mortality rate, the occurrence of low birth weight, and the occurrence of other adverse outcomes of pregnancy; and a report on nutrition during lactation relating to nationwide breastfeeding promotion efforts. As possible, special attention was to be given to recommendations for adolescents, women over the age of 35, and women of black, Hispanic, and Southeast Asian origin. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB91-241992.

Keywords: Blacks, Breastfeeding, Hispanics, Mothers, Nutrition, Pregnant Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Prenatal Care, Southeast Asians

Annotation: This project aimed to reduce infant mortality rates by reducing behavioral risk factors. Taking into consideration the literacy level and cultural diversity of the target population, the project's education and outreach initiatives emphasized how to become eligible for and how to use the available service programs. A guidebook on nutrition for pregnant teenagers, a videotape on how to obtain prenatal care, and a prenatal care information booklet were produced. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Barriers to Health Care, Data Collection, Infant Mortality, Low Birthweight, Minorities, Outreach, Pregnant Women, Southeast Asians, Substance Abuse, Uninsured persons, WIC Program, Women

Annotation: This project analyzed the utilization, expenditures, and financing of health care for children and young adults with three different chronic conditions: autism, hemophilia, and severe mental retardation. The purpose of the study was to collect reliable and accurate national data on low incidence conditions useful for making public policy. Among the many policy concerns that the data addressed, two stood out: access to health care services and an equitable system of financing of those services. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB94-106283.

Keywords: Asians, Autism, Blacks, Case Management, Children, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Data Collection, Financing Health Care, Hemophilia, Hispanics, Insurance, Medicaid, Mental Retardation, Minorities, Public Policy, Reimbursement

Annotation: It is the intent of this unit to aid the reader in understanding how certain values, customs, and rituals influence clients' attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs regarding health care. Within this unit are characterized five general cultural groups found in the United States: American Indians, Black Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans and Southeast Asians. For each culture, the history for the group in the U.S. is reviewed, followed by the importance of the family within the culture and what persons constitute family.

Keywords: American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks, Breastfeeding, Hispanic Americans, Minority groups, Pregnancy, Southeast Asians

Annotation: This paper provices information about the Hmong in California. Topics include the Hmong migration from Vietnam to California and Thailand; conditions in the Wat Tham Krabok (a refugee camp in Thailand where many Hmong lived after leaving Vietnam), resettling in California, Hmong health (including mental health), and the California Endowment's Hmong Resettlement Health Project.

Contact: California Endowment, Greater Los Angeles Program Office, 1000 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Telephone: (800) 449-4149 Fax: E-mail: Web Site: http://www.calendow.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Asians, California, Cultural barriers, Cultural beliefs, Cultural factors, Health, Health care systems, Language barriers, Mental health, Public policy, Refugees, State programs