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Improving Immunization and Health Literacy Through a Community-Based Approach. Stud Health Technol Inform 2020 Jun 25;269:142-152

Date

07/01/2020

Pubmed ID

32593989

DOI

10.3233/SHTI200028

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85087253901 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   3 Citations

Abstract

This report illustrates the importance of capacity-building to advance immunization literacy through a community-based participatory research (CPBR) approach to decrease child health immunization disparities. The research project utilizes culturally-tailored immunization and technology literacy modalities for dissemination in targeted low-income neighborhoods. The results suggest successful outcomes are dependent upon contributions and engagement of community members in all project processes, ensuring community buy-in and cultural relevance. The latter approach is time-intensive due in part to the need to build broad-based community partnerships, which can result in a promising approach to foster broader population impact.

Author List

Willis E, Gundacker C, Harris M, Mameledzija M

Author

Constance Gundacker MD Interim Chief, Assistant Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Community-Based Participatory Research
Health Literacy
Humans
Immunization
Residence Characteristics