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What was the Hispanic Diocese Chronic Disease Prevention Health Project?
The Hispanic Diocese Chronic Disease Prevention Health Project was a chronic disease prevention and education pilot program created for Hispanic parishioners of the Dioceses of Las Vegas, Catholic Church. More than 70 percent of Clark County’s Hispanic community is Catholic. The pilot project ran from February to July 2005.
What was the objective of the Hispanic Diocese Chronic Disease Prevention Health Project?
The objective was to partner with the Diocese of Las Vegas to address health needs for Hispanic parishioners of the Catholic Church. The project offered health education and resources to the parishioners.
The health objectives were to work towards the elimination of health disparities and to increase ease of access of preventive services for Hispanic parishioners. To achieve these objectives members of the health sector met with members of the Hispanic faith-based community.
Who collaborated on this project?
The program was created by the staff of Southern Nevada Health District’s (SNHD), Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in collaboration with the SNHD sponsored LUCES (Latinos Unidos Celebrando Salud) coalition, the Diocese of Las Vegas, the Nevada Cancer Institute, the Cancer Information Service, the American Stroke Association, the Nevada Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, a Spanish-speaking volunteer dental surgeon, and other members of the LUCES coalition.
How did we deliver the message?
The Dioceses of Las Vegas holds four monthly religious study meetings at private homes and in the Saint Christopher Church and School meeting rooms. Each study group attended five 30 minute classes on five different chronic disease issues: cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oral health, and tobacco. Time was allotted for questions and answers. Each presentation often lasted longer than planned due to the number of follow-up questions and interest of participants. A total of 20 classes were held with each class varying in size from 10 to 20 people.
How do we know that the pilot program was effective?
The results of two focus groups indicate that we provided our target population with health education, resources and a better understanding of chronic disease issues. Many of the participants want the program to continue. In addition, the Diocesan Director of Hispanic Ministry of Las Vegas expressed written support for expansion of the project.
Other information
Many program participants said education and resources that are culturally and linguistically appropriate are needed. A common theme among participants was the need for low cost health clinics.
What is the future of the Hispanic Diocese Chronic Disease Health Project?
The SNHD will work to secure funding for continuation and expansion of the project.
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