Hispanic Heritage Month & Health Education
SOPHE recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting health education figures and resources that uplift Hispanic communities. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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SOPHE is proud to celebrate this month and highlight the resources below.
Hispanic/Latino Ethnic Identity and Diabetes:
An Examination of Underlying Acculturation Processes
and the Hispanic/Latino Health Advantage
Hispanics/Latinos in the United States experience both a health advantage and disadvantage in developing diabetes. Ethnic identity,
a predictor of psychological well-being, has not been widely
applied to physical health outcomes. The objective of this study is
to apply what is known regarding ethnic identity and psychological health to physical health outcomes (diabetes) and to explore the moderating effect of education as a possible underlying mechanism
of the Hispanic Health Advantage/Disadvantage.
Coming Soon!
Join Thursday, October 24 during National Health Education Week for free live webinar Health Literacy Game-Changers for Health Equity Champions that promotes the reduction of health disparities and champion health equity, particularly for marginalized and underserved populations. Enhanced health literacy contributes to health care savings by lowering costs through reduced emergency services, hospitalization rates and improved chronic disease management. Ultimately, a focus on health literacy is a focus on effective public health communication and preparedness for health crises, fostering a more informed and health-conscious society.
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Additional Resources
Step-UP Pipelines
Increasing Hispanic and Latino representation is a critical step to address racial health inequities. A workforce that represents the population they serve is better equipped to meet the needs of a diverse community. SOPHE’s Step-Up Pipelines Program encourages Hispanic and Latino students to pursue undergraduate degrees in public health and health education.
Hispanic or Latino Thought Leaders’ Perspectives in Transportation, Public Health & Land Use
This publication is the result of a collaboration between SOPHE and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Through an environmental scan and interviews with Hispanic & Latino thought leaders, this comprehensive report summarizes barriers and racial inequities on routes to destinations that influence nutrition and physical activity outcomes of Hispanic and Latino individuals and communities.
