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E3: E-3 Preconception Care for Latina Women: Proven Strategies for Reaching, Educating and Engaging | |||
| In 2002, Latinos/Hispanics surpassed African Americans as the largest minority group. Latina/Hispanic women have the highest birth rate of any minority group, also true for Latina/Hispanic teenagers. Over that past 20 years, the US has become the third largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. However, cultural differences, language barriers and immigration status, among others, pose immense challenges in serving this population. This session will include best practices on how to reach and engage this growing population. Three community-based programs will address and explain innovative methods, as well as their successes and challenges in providing preconception care information to Latina women. | |||
| Moderator: | Diana Sierra | ||
| 2:00 PM | 147 | Madre, Hay EsperanzaTM: Engaging the Community and Media to Address Chronic Illness During the Interconception Period Ann E. Conway | |
| 2:15 PM | 148 | nacersano blog: a new channel of communication Beverly Robertson | |
| 2:30 PM | 149 | Reaching Latina Women in an Urban Setting: Welcome to Miami! Vivian A. Owen | |
The 2nd National Summit on Preconception Health and Health Care of CDC