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TITLE: Assessing and Treating Culturally Diverse Clients: A Practical Guide (Book).
2d ed YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1998 SOURCE: Niagara Falls, NY:
FORMAT: Document; Book AUDIENCE: Health Professionals; Other Professionals
Source Re Source, 1998, 255 p. AVAILABILITY: This publication is available through
Source Re Source; 5 Colomba Drive, PMB 545; Niagara Falls, NY 14305. US$24.00, plus US$5.00 (s&h).
Or call 1-888-413-3339; Fax: 416-653-2139. CONTACT: 1-888-413-3339; Fax: 416-653-2139
ADDRESS: 5 Colomba Drive, PMB 545; Niagara Falls, NY 14305
ABSTRACT: This book offers practical guidelines for dealing with issues that arise when working
with culturally diverse clients. It covers issues such as cultural variables that may affect assessment
and treatment; it provides an explanation of epidemiological mental health data; and it discusses
ways to apply data from culturally specific, biased measures. It also provides a description of many
of the factors to consider during treatment delivery.

TITLE: Caring For Patients From Different Cultures: Case Studies From American
Hospitals, 2nd Ed. YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1997
FORMAT: Document; Book AUDIENCE: Health Professionals
SOURCE: Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1997, 184 p. AVAILABILITY:
Copies of this publication are available from the University of Pennsylvania Press, PO Box 4836,
Hampden Station, Baltimore, MD 21211. 1-800-445-9880. $16.95 per copy. ISBN: 0-822-1608-3.
ADDRESS: University of Pennsylvania Press; PO Box 4836; Hampden Station; Baltimore, MD 21211
ABSTRACT: This book contains case studies of cross-cultural misunderstandings--and how they
can be avoided. There are chapters on such topics as communication, pain, religion, dietary
practices, birth, death, family, men and women, staff relations, and folk medicine. There is a
complete index to the 172 case studies, cross-referenced by ethnic group and topic, as well
as an extensive bibliography.

TITLE: Caring For Patients From Different Cultures: Case Studies From American Hospitals, 2nd Ed.
FORMAT: Document; Book AUDIENCE: Health Professionals
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1997 SOURCE: Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1997, 184 p.
AVAILABILITY: Copies of this publication are available from the University of Pennsylvania Press, PO Box 4836,
Hampden Station, Baltimore, MD 21211. 1-800-445-9880. $16.95 per copy. ISBN: 0-822-1608-3.
ADDRESS: University of Pennsylvania Press; PO Box 4836; Hampden Station; Baltimore, MD 21211
ABSTRACT: This book contains case studies of cross-cultural misunderstandings--and how they can
be avoided. There are chapters on such topics as communication, pain, religion, dietary practices, birth,
death, family, men and women, staff relations, and folk medicine. There is a complete index to the 172
case studies, cross-referenced by ethnic group and topic, as well as an extensive bibliography.

TITLE: CSAP Cultural Competence Series 6: Advanced Methodological Issues in Culturally
Competent Evaluation for Substance Abuse Prevention.   FORMAT: Document; Book
AUDIENCE: Health Professionals YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1996 SOURCE: Rockville, MD: NCADI, 1996,
266 p. AVAILABILITY: Copies of this publication are available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
and Drug Information, PO Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345. 800-729-6686. (BKD 212)
ADDRESS: National Clearinghouse for Alcohol; and Drug Information; PO Box 2345; Rockville, MD 20847-2345
ABSTRACT: This publication represents the sixth monograph in a series of cultural competence publications
sponsored by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). This book addresses and synthesizes the
complex methodological issues involved in evaluation programs within multicultural contexts. Chapters in
this book develop a framework and provide suggestions for evaluators who wish to use state-of-the-art
methodological techniques to conduct culturally competent program evaluations. This book consists of
eight complementary chapters addressing critical methodological issues in program evaluation within
culturally diverse settings.

TITLE: Arizona Department of Health Services Cultural Competence Needs Assessment (Report)
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1996
SOURCE: Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Center for Minority Health, 1996, 121 p.
FORMAT: Document; Report AUDIENCE: Health Professionals; Other Professionals
AVAILABILITY: Copies of this publication are available from the Arizona Center for Minority Health
Service, Local and Minority Health, 1740 West Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85007. 602-542-2906.
Available in alternative formats
ADDRESS: Arizona Center for Minority Health Service; Local and Minority Health; 1740 West Adams St; Phoenix, AZ 85007
ABSTRACT: The Arizona Department of Health Services participated in a needs assessment which
examined the cultural competency of its management and staff. This assessment evaluated the department's
knowledge and attitudes toward cultures other than our own. This report provides the results and
recommendations of the needs assessment. Includes sample surveys. (REFERENCES-12)

TITLE: The Challenges of HIV/AIDS for Women of Color and Their Families,
A Project of the National Minority AIDS Council (Report).   FORMAT: Document; Report
AUDIENCE: Health Professionals YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1996 SOURCE: Washington, DC: NMAC,
1996, 17 p. AVAILABILITY: Copies of this publication are available from the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC),
1931 13th St, NW, Washington, DC 20009-4432. 202-483-6622. (Fax) 202-483-1135.
ADDRESS: National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC); 1931 13th St, NW; Washington, DC 20009-4432
ABSTRACT: This report examines the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on women and families
of color in the United States within the broader context of the global pandemic, and the synergy
of race/ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, and inequality. The report also highlights key
problems/needs identified by women participating in the roundtables and draws implications for
public policy in the areas of prevention, treatment and care and supportive services, and
biomedical and behavioral research.

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