The purposes of this ethnographic study are to explore the intersection of culture, health and environment in a Hispanic community, and to identify how the community and government agencies facilitate or hinder development and implementation of culturally relevant health care planning in the community.
Specific aims of the study are to: (1) describe how health, environment, and culture interact in the San Jose community, 92) describe the characteristics of the San Jose community that might influence the development of successful community-based health care, (3) analyze the process of community development from the perspective of individuals, families, community, health care providers and the public health care delivery system. An ethnographic research design will be used to engage participants in culturally relevant interactions to elicit rich descriptions of health and environment and their interaction in community development and health planning. Data collection methods will include: semi-structured interviews, observation, examination of cultural artifacts, and photography. Data analysis will involve ethnographic analysis of evolving categories, domains, and themes.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31NR007269-03
Application #
2891330
Study Section
National Institute of Nursing Research Initial Review Group (NRRC)
Program Officer
Phillips, Janice
Project Start
1999-09-15
Project End
Budget Start
1999-09-15
Budget End
2000-05-12
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Colorado Denver
Department
Type
Schools of Nursing
DUNS #
065391526
City
Aurora
State
CO
Country
United States
Zip Code
80045