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A Value-based Approach To Smoking Prevention with Immigrants from Latin America: Program Evaluation.
Peer reviewedPrilleltensky, Isaac; Nelson, Geoffrey; Valdes, Laura Sanchez – Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 2000
A smoking prevention program for Hispanic immigrants in Canada was based on participatory community planning, cultural sensitivity, and a comprehensive health philosophy. After 12 educational sessions, participating children aged 8-14 engaged in more community activism and showed decreased intentions to smoke. Parents, children, and staff were…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Programs, Cooperative Planning, Cultural Awareness
