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Implementation and dissemination of the Sikh American Families Oral Health Promotion Program

Northridge, M. E., Kavathe, R., Zanowiak, J., Wyatt, L., Singh, H., Islam, N.

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Outside U.S.
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Mitigation and Prevention

This resources describes the creation of a culturally appropriate oral health/healthy living workshop curriculum for the Sikh American community. Community educators were Punjabi-speaking and members of the Gurdwaras ethic group, to whom the interventions were delivered. Statistically significant improvements in health behaviors were self-reported after attending the program.

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Outcomes of Interest

Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Religious Minority

Setting(s) of Implementation

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2014-2015