ERIC Number: EJ876660
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
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A Qualitative Evaluation of the Views of Community Workers on the Dental Health Education Material Available in New South Wales for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
Blinkhorn, Anthony; Gittani, Jamily
Health Education Journal, v68 n4 p314-319 2009
Objective: To record the views of individuals whose main professional role is community liaison on dental health education material for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Methods: Tape-recorded interviews were undertaken, reviewed by two individuals and themes identified. Results: Twenty four individuals were interviewed out of a possible 30 potential participants. Three main themes emerged: translation and use of language; inappropriate use of illustrations; dental problems inadequately addressed. There was consensus that the majority of health education literature produced by a multitude of health care agencies was patronizing, inadequately tested and gave little thought to different end-user groups. Conclusion: Producers of dental health information literature should research their potential user groups more carefully.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Usage, Health Education, Dental Health, Literacy, English (Second Language), Cultural Pluralism, Barriers, Printed Materials, Multicultural Education, Indigenous Populations, Allied Health Personnel, Interviews, Surveys, Transcripts (Written Records), Content Analysis, Instructional Material Evaluation, Instructional Materials, Material Development, Community Health Services, Translation, Immigrants, Language of Instruction, Educational Policy, Access to Information, Health Promotion, Educational Resources
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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