Article ; Online: Strengthening Culturally Competent Health Communication.
2021 Volume 19, Issue S1, Page(s) S41–S49
Abstract: Vulnerable refugee communities are disproportionately affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; existing longstanding health inequity in these communities is exacerbated by ineffective risk communication practices about COVID-19. Culturally and ... ...
| Abstract | Vulnerable refugee communities are disproportionately affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; existing longstanding health inequity in these communities is exacerbated by ineffective risk communication practices about COVID-19. Culturally and linguistically appropriate health communication following health literacy guidelines is needed to dispel cultural myths, social stigma, misinformation, and disinformation. For refugee communities, the physical, mental, and social-related consequences of displacement further complicate understanding of risk communication practices grounded in a Western cultural ethos. We present a case study of Clarkston, Georgia, the "most diverse square mile in America," where half the population is foreign born and majority refugee. Supporting marginalized communities in times of risk will require a multipronged, systemic approach to health communication including: (1) creating a task force of local leaders and community members to deal with emergent issues; (2) expanding English-language education and support for refugees; (3) including refugee perspectives on risk, health, and wellness into risk communication messaging; (4) improving cultural competence and health literacy training for community leaders and healthcare providers; and (5) supporting community health workers. Finally, better prepared public health programs, including partnerships with trusted community organizations and leadership, can ensure that appropriate and supportive risk communication and health education and promotion are in place long before the next emergency. |
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| MeSH term(s) | COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/therapy ; Community Health Workers/organization & administration ; Culturally Competent Care/organization & administration ; Georgia ; Health Promotion/organization & administration ; Health Status Indicators ; Humans ; Needs Assessment/organization & administration ; Refugees/statistics & numerical data |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2021-05-07 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2823049-8 |
| ISSN | 2326-5108 ; 2326-5094 |
| ISSN (online) | 2326-5108 |
| ISSN | 2326-5094 |
| DOI | 10.1089/hs.2021.0048 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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