Applied Population Health Approaches for Asian American Communities: Context, Research, Policy, and Action (Public Health/Vulnerable Populations) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119678560 ISBN 13: 9781119678564

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2023

Synopsis

An insightful text exploring health disparities in Asian American populations

In the newly revised Second Edition of Applied Population Health Approaches for Asian American Communities, a team of distinguished public health experts delivers a groundbreaking resource providing an in-depth examination of the soical, political, economic, and cultural forces shaping Asian American health today.

Integrating up-to-date applied public health research for assessing health interventions and programs relevant to Asian American communities and other groups that have been historically marginalized, this book highlights the different frameworks, research designs, and other methodological considerations for reaching Asian American and other ethnic communities.

In the latest edition of the book, readers will find contextual explorations of the Asian American population in the United States, as well as discussions of the measurement of health and risk across the lifespan in Asian American groups. It also includes:

• New and updated case studies showcasing the application of different frameworks and research designs
• Methodological considerations for reaching Asian American and other vulnerable and underserved communities
• Examples of successful implementations of community engagement and community-based participatory research.

A valuable resource for all levels of health professionals, practitioners, and community advocates, Applied Population Health Approaches for Asian American Communities remains the leading reference for anyone conducting or studying health disparities in Asian American communities or other groups that have been marginalized.

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About the Author

Simona C. Kwon, DrPH, MPH, is Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Chau Trinh-Shevrin, DrPH, is Professor in the Departments of Population Health and Medicine, Vice Chair for Research, and Director of the Section for Health Equity at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Nadia S. Islam, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health and Associate Director of the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Stella S. Yi, PhD, MPH, is Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health and Director of Applied Research and Evaluation in the Section for Health Equity at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

From the Back Cover

An insightful text exploring health disparities in Asian American populations

As a complement to Asian American Communities and Health: Context, Research, Policy and Action, a team of distinguished public health experts delivers a groundbreaking resource, Applied Population Health Approaches for Asian American Communities, providing an in-depth examination of the social, political, economic, and cultural forces shaping Asian American health today.

Integrating up-to-date applied public health research for assessing health interventions and programs relevant to Asian American communities and other groups that have been historically marginalized, this book highlights the different frameworks, research designs, and methodological considerations for reaching Asian American and other ethnic communities.

In the latest edition of the book, readers will find contextual explorations of the Asian American population in the United States, as well as discussions of the measurement of health and risk across the lifespan in Asian American groups. It also includes:

• New and updated case studies showcasing the application of different frameworks and research designs
• Methodological considerations for reaching Asian American and other vulnerable and underserved communities
• Examples of successful implementations of community engagement and community-based participatory research

A valuable resource for all levels of health professionals, practitioners, and community advocates, Applied Population Health Approaches for Asian American Communities remains the leading reference for anyone conducting or studying health disparities in Asian American communities or other groups that have been historically marginalized.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119678560
• ISBN 13: 9781119678564
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 336
• Editor: Kwon Simona C., Trinh-Shevrin Chau, Islam Nadia S., Yi Stella S.