Linking Research to Health Promotion in Texas Colonias Academic Article

abstract

• Following the 1993 passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Texas-Mexico border region has experienced rapid growth. Much of this growth has occurred in colonias which often lack proper sewage and water treatment systems. This manuscript reports on activities linking research with health promotion in these communities. Based on meetings that prioritized community concerns, a Safe Drinking Water module was developed and delivered to more than 200 families. Results from the testing demonstrated a significant improvement in correct answers. These data indicate that community health education can be an effective tool in improving health awareness.

authors

• Carrillo, Genny

published proceedings

• American Journal of Health Studies

author list (cited authors)

• Sumaya, C., Carrillo-Zuniga, G., Kelley, M., May, M., Donnely, K. C., & Zhu, L.

complete list of authors

• Sumaya, C||Carrillo-Zuniga, G||Kelley, M||May, M||Donnely, KC||Zhu, L

publication date

• January 2006

publisher

• Expert Health Data System, Inc.  Publisher

published in

• American journal of health studies  Journal

keywords

• Community Health Services
• Drinking Water
• Health Education
• Health Promotion

start page

• 245

end page

• 252

volume

• 21

issue

• 3/4

URL

• http://va-ajhs.com/21-4/Sumaya.pdf