Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities
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Perspectives from Older Americans Act Title VI Directors and Staff on Health Promotion Programs in Indigenous Communities
Successful Strategies & Lessons Learned from Implementing Evidence-Based Programs in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities
The Voices of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders
Description
Report details disparities in healthcare access for American Indian (AI), Alaska Native (AN), and Native Hawaiian (NH) communities. Discusses the role the Older American Act has played in providing services to AI/AN/NH populations and highlights the results of a survey of directors and staff of programs funded through the act on its efficacy and challenges. Explores evidence-based practices aimed at health promotion and disease prevention in AI/AN/NH communities and discusses the experience of both program directors and the elders in the community.
Author(s)
Collette Adamsen, Becky Bendixen, Melody Woodrich-Fernando, et al.
Date
03/2021
Organization
National Council on Aging
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· Aging and aging-related services
· Elderly population
· Health disparities
· Policy
· Tribal communities
· Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention