Multicultural Health
Intersectionality and Structural Competency in the United States
Will be published approx. on 28. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-8261-5913-7 (ISBN)
Description
An Essential Text for Understanding Health Equity Challenges in Health Services Delivery!
This comprehensive resource explores how social, cultural, and structural forces shape health disparities in the US. Grounded in key frameworks, including the social ecological model, cultural and structural competency, and intersectionality, it examines how identity, lived experience, and systemic inequities influence health outcomes. With a strong focus on underserved or marginalized communities, it prepares students and professionals to understand diverse patient populations and deliver culturally responsive, equity-driven care across public health and healthcare settings. Know, use and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect-an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.
Key Features:
Comprehensive guide to understanding the positive impact that cultural competency, cultural humility and lived experience contribute to providing quality health and healthcare services
Understand real-world challenges and systemic barriers to achieving optimal health to address disparities faced by diverse populations in the US
Engage with compelling case examples and thought-provoking discussion questions
Gain unique insights from leading experts, practitioners, and community voices
Instructor Resources include an Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more
Maximize Your Learning With CourseConnect-Included With Your Print Purchase! Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course.
Master Complex Concepts-Interactive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retention
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Study Anytime, Anywhere-Enjoy seamless access to your eBook and study tools whenever and wherever you need them
This comprehensive resource explores how social, cultural, and structural forces shape health disparities in the US. Grounded in key frameworks, including the social ecological model, cultural and structural competency, and intersectionality, it examines how identity, lived experience, and systemic inequities influence health outcomes. With a strong focus on underserved or marginalized communities, it prepares students and professionals to understand diverse patient populations and deliver culturally responsive, equity-driven care across public health and healthcare settings. Know, use and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect-an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.
Key Features:
Comprehensive guide to understanding the positive impact that cultural competency, cultural humility and lived experience contribute to providing quality health and healthcare services
Understand real-world challenges and systemic barriers to achieving optimal health to address disparities faced by diverse populations in the US
Engage with compelling case examples and thought-provoking discussion questions
Gain unique insights from leading experts, practitioners, and community voices
Instructor Resources include an Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more
Maximize Your Learning With CourseConnect-Included With Your Print Purchase! Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course.
Master Complex Concepts-Interactive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retention
Track Your Progress-Real-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvement
Study Anytime, Anywhere-Enjoy seamless access to your eBook and study tools whenever and wherever you need them
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
30 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8261-5913-7 (9780826159137)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Miranda Sue Terry, PhD, Director, Public Health Programs; Associate Professor, Public Health, Health Administration & Information, and Health Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
Mohamed Kanu, PhD, MPH, MA, Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences; Professor, Public Health, Health Administration & Information, and Health Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
Elizabeth A. Williams, PhD, MDiv, Dean, Allied Health Division; Professor, Public Health, Baptist Health Sciences University, Memphis, TN
Mohamed Kanu, PhD, MPH, MA, Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences; Professor, Public Health, Health Administration & Information, and Health Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
Elizabeth A. Williams, PhD, MDiv, Dean, Allied Health Division; Professor, Public Health, Baptist Health Sciences University, Memphis, TN
Content
PART I. FOUNDATIONS OF MULTICULTURAL HEALTH
Chapter 1. Foundations of Multicultural Public Health: The Social Ecological Model, Structural Competency, and Intersectionality by Miranda Sue Terry and Mohamed Kanu
Chapter 2. Cultural Considerations in Health and Healthcare by Elizabeth A. Williams and Charles Williams
Chapter 3. Intersectionality and Public Health Equity by Tokesha Warner, Gina Obiakor, and Miranda Sue Terry
Chapter 4. Measuring Health Disparities Through Epidemiological Data by Jemal Gishe
PART II. APPLICATIONS FOR ADVANCING MULTICULTURAL HEALTH
Chapter 5. Health Services and Issues Across Religions: Spiritual Considerations in Health and Healthcare by Christopher Church and Alexis Gatson Heaston
Chapter 6. Health Services and Issues for LGBTQIA2S+ Populations by Matthew Allen
Chapter 7. Mental Health in the United States: Structural Competency, Cultural Context, and the Social Ecological Model by Miranda Sue Terry, Esther Lynch, and Charles Brown
Chapter 8. The US Prison System and Healthcare by Katy Hancock
Chapter 9. Disability and Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring Health Access and Structural Challenges Through a Social Ecological Lens by Miranda Sue Terry
Chapter 10. Women's Health and Health Disparities in a Multicultural Context by Tokesha Warner, Gina Obiakor, Yalanda Barner, D'Yuanna Allen Robb, and Miranda Sue Terry
Chapter 11. Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Health Services and Issues by Mohamed Kanu
Chapter 12. Youth and Older Adult Culture in Healthcare by Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge, Shannon Mathews, and Elizabeth Brown
Chapter 13. Geographic Disparities in Rural and Urban Health by Miranda Sue Terry, Sanjoy Saha, and Khem Plata
Chapter 14. Putting it All Together: Integrating Public Health Concepts and Frameworks by Ronald Barredo, Mohamed Kanu, and Miranda Sue Terry
Chapter 1. Foundations of Multicultural Public Health: The Social Ecological Model, Structural Competency, and Intersectionality by Miranda Sue Terry and Mohamed Kanu
Chapter 2. Cultural Considerations in Health and Healthcare by Elizabeth A. Williams and Charles Williams
Chapter 3. Intersectionality and Public Health Equity by Tokesha Warner, Gina Obiakor, and Miranda Sue Terry
Chapter 4. Measuring Health Disparities Through Epidemiological Data by Jemal Gishe
PART II. APPLICATIONS FOR ADVANCING MULTICULTURAL HEALTH
Chapter 5. Health Services and Issues Across Religions: Spiritual Considerations in Health and Healthcare by Christopher Church and Alexis Gatson Heaston
Chapter 6. Health Services and Issues for LGBTQIA2S+ Populations by Matthew Allen
Chapter 7. Mental Health in the United States: Structural Competency, Cultural Context, and the Social Ecological Model by Miranda Sue Terry, Esther Lynch, and Charles Brown
Chapter 8. The US Prison System and Healthcare by Katy Hancock
Chapter 9. Disability and Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring Health Access and Structural Challenges Through a Social Ecological Lens by Miranda Sue Terry
Chapter 10. Women's Health and Health Disparities in a Multicultural Context by Tokesha Warner, Gina Obiakor, Yalanda Barner, D'Yuanna Allen Robb, and Miranda Sue Terry
Chapter 11. Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Health Services and Issues by Mohamed Kanu
Chapter 12. Youth and Older Adult Culture in Healthcare by Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge, Shannon Mathews, and Elizabeth Brown
Chapter 13. Geographic Disparities in Rural and Urban Health by Miranda Sue Terry, Sanjoy Saha, and Khem Plata
Chapter 14. Putting it All Together: Integrating Public Health Concepts and Frameworks by Ronald Barredo, Mohamed Kanu, and Miranda Sue Terry