COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESCalifornia State University, Long BeachHealth Care Administration Department

HCA 470 - Latino Health Status & Health Care AccessFall 2016

Instructor: Ana Carricchi, MPP Email: ana.carricchilopez@csulb.edu Office: SSPA-006

Office Hours: Wednesday, 8:00AM-9:00AM and by appointment Cell Phone 310 809 4104

HCA 470 Sec 01 Class Number 4506Class Meets: August 23rd to December 6thTuesday, 7:00pm- 9:45pm in room: VEC-110

Additional Contact Information:HCA Dept. Administrative Coordinator: Deby McGill, dmcgill@csulb.eduTel. 562/985-5694; fax 562/985-5886

Catalog DescriptionThis course is an interdisciplinary exploration of policies, epidemiologic, and cultural factors influencing disease within Latino subpopulations in the United States and, their impact upon efficient and equitable health service delivery. Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as CHLS 470. Not open for credit to students who have taken CHLS 470. (Lecture)

Course Learning Objectives:1. Assess the importance of multicultural analysis of health care issues in the United States and establish an understanding of the ways in which this analysis can be used to improve the delivery of health care services.2. Recognize demographic patterns and the social determinants of health of the Latino population and the importance of subpopulation specific analysis.3. Identify health care outcomes and risk factors of the U.S. based Latino subpopulations.4. Define the core health care policies and access issues that enhance or impede appropriate delivery and availability of services.5. Define the need to re-conceptualize the Latino Health Agenda for diverse ethnicities as well as by nativity.6. Appreciate border health issues and identify prominent chronic diseases affecting Latino subpopulations in the United States.7. Recognize the impact of alcohol, drugs and mental health issues among Latino subpopulations.8. Identify factors that affect Latino health throughout the various life cycles.9. Gain an understanding and apply practical knowledge of cultural and linguistic considerations regarding Latinos and health care access.10. Gain an understanding of how national policies in non-health identified areas directly and indirectly impact the health outcomes of Latinos in the United States.

Learning Objectives, Domain and Competency TableThe Health Care Administration Department has adopted a competency based curriculum, based on the American College of Health Care Executives (ACHC) Competencies Assessment Tool and the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA) Competency Directory. The Access to Latino Health class is a core course within the department that follows the assigned guidelines represented under the Knowledge of healthcare environment domain, which is defined in the HLA directory as the understanding of the health care system and the environment in which health care managers and providers function. This domain clusters focus on 1) understanding the professional roles, responsibilities, and values of the range of health care professionals in order to foster effective relationships and promote an optimal care environment, and 2) understanding the patient experience, demonstrate a commitment to patients’ rights and responsibilities, and ensure that the organization provides a safe environment for patients and their families . The table below aligns the class objectives with a corresponding competency and class activity.

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Learning Objective

Domain Competency Activity (A1), Assignment (A2) or Assessment (A3)

1,3,4,6,7,8 Knowledge of the Health Care Environment Health Care Knowledge (A1) Lecture & classA2 & A3. Research Paper, Presentation, in-class journal and Exams

2,3,6,8 Knowledge of the Health Care Environment Organizational Climate and Culture

A1) Lecture & classA2 & A3. Research Paper, Presentation, in-class journal and Exams

8,9 Knowledge of the Health Care Environment Workforce issues A1) Lecture & classA2 & A3. Research Paper, Presentation, in-class journal and Exams

5,9,10 Knowledge of the Health Care Environment Legislative and Advocacy A1) Lecture & classA2 & A3. Research Paper, Presentation, in-class journal and Exams

Text(s) and other course materialsCourse reading materials and lecture notes will be posted on BeachBoard. Each course lecture is accompanied by reading materials that are posted on Beachboard either through a link or actual article. Course lecture will include additional information from instructor’s experience and current events. Students can access materials through the BeachBoard online courseware system: see https://beachboard.csulb.edu/webapps/login.

The CSULB Technology Help Desk is available to help student with a wide range of computer issues. Contact the Help Desk by dialing (562)985-4959. Students can also visit the web site at www.helpdesk.csulb.edu or seek assistance in person at the Horn Center.

Also, the course will provide an opportunity for students to visit various website sites with relevant information, including the US Census, Pew Hispanic Center, The California Endowment, The Commonwealth Fund, UCLA Health Policy Research Center, National Council of La Raza to mention a few.

Recommended Readings and Reference Material:Aguirre-Molina, M., Molina, C.W., & Zambrana, R. E. (Eds.), (2001). Health Issues in the Latino Community. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass Publications

American Psychological Association, (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Fifth Edition. Washington, DC.

Course Assignments and GradingAll papers and annotated work should be:

Typed, double spaced, Cover page with student’s full name, course name, date of assignment, and title of your assignment, One inch margins around the page, Times Roman or Arial Font, 12 Point

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Page numbers on bottom right corner, and Submitted via Beachboard Dropbox

Students who do not provide a cover page with their assignment will not be given any points for their assignment.

Class assignments are due at the beginning of class. Students are responsible for notifying the instructor at least 24 hours ahead of time if they are unable to hand in an assignment on time. Student must also notify the instructor if they will be late to class on a day when an assignment is due. Prior notification will prevent you from receiving any penalization on your grade. However, if the assignment is not handed in at the beginning of class and no late notification was received, student will receive a 10% grade penalization.

1. Reading and participation . Students are expected to maximize their class experience by attending all classes and participating on a regular basis. All course materials should be thoroughly read prior to coming to class. Sporadically, at the beginning of class, students will be asked to write a short reflective paragraph on a specific subject. Throughout the semester there will be four occasions for students to write impromptu in class journals. Theses journal entries will count towards your class participation. This component is worth 10% of your total grade.

2. Midterm examinations . Two midterm examinations will be given in which the student will be expected to respond to both essay and multiple choice questions based on readings, films, guest speakers, and lectures. A study guide will be given to the students one week prior to the midterms. Each midterm is worth 20% of your grade.

3. Article annotations . Students are expected to submit three annotations of journal articles they have read that pertain to the research paper topic. Students will be expected to write the purpose of the study, methods, findings, strengths, weaknesses, and ideas of the article they chose. Please only use articles that are dated 2003 and beyond. You are required to submit a copy of the journal article along with each annotated bibliography. Submit you journal annotations and articles as one item using Beach Board dropbox. This component is worth 15% of your grade.

4. Research paper . No fewer than ten peer reviewed journal articles should be included in this assignment. Each journal article should be cited parenthetically throughout the paper and have a full APA-style citation included on a reference page following the paper narrative. In the paper the student must address the problem at hand, by developing a research question or questions and using statistics and reputable peer-reviewed journal article sources. White papers and reports can be used for supplemental information. The paper should be 10 pages in length and must address the problem, relevant research, approaches to alleviating the problem, promising strategies for prevention, and provide recommendations for future research. Do not submit any journal articles along with you research paper. You need to submit your research paper via Dropbox on Beachboad. This component is worth 20% of your grade.

5. Class Presentation : You will be asked to share the findings of your research paper in class so that we can all share our work and be abreast of recent issues in Latino health research. To complete this assignment you will be asked to conduct a 10-minute presentation abbreviating your work. This presentation should include your research questions, the major findings, limitations and recommendations that you make regarding your topic at hand. Please note you will have 10-minutes to present and 5-minutes for Q &A. Due to the fact that an increasing number of employers are requesting formal presentation skills, this presentation must include overheads or slides formatted on PowerPoint software (available in PC and Macintosh formats). An LCD projector and laptop computer will be made available for your presentation. This component is worth 15% of your grade.

6. There is no final exam in this class .7. Extra Credit: Students are able to receive a maximum of 5-points extra credit. The extra credit assignment

is to conduct a walkability assessment and photo voice of your neighborhood, place of work or local elementary school. The walkability assessment tool and questions are located on Beachboard under the extra credit tab.

8. Late Assignment Policy: Unexcused late assignments (without medical or other documented reasons) will be penalized 2% per day, up to a total of 10% per week. University excused conditions (such as proof from a physician requiring medical leave) will grant a student the opportunity to make up an exam within 1-week

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of the original administration time. In case of a work conflict, exams must be made up within 48-hours of the original exam time and you need to notify the professor at least a week beforehand.

9. Calculating your Grade: You can receive a total of 100 points in this class plus 5 points extra credit. Below is a chart to help calculate your grade and the final grade scale for this class.

Assignment Due Date Possible points Percentage of grade1st Midterm 9/22/15 20 * 20%2nd Midterm 11/3/15 20 * 20%Annotated Bibliography 10/06/15 15 15%Research Paper Due same day as

presentation date20 20%

Class Presentation Varies 15 15%Class Participation/ In Class Journal

Varies 10 10%

* Each Midterm is graded according to the standard grade scale. To calculate the number of points earned, you will need to multiply the grade received on the midterm by 20%. For example, if you received an 80 on your midterm, you would multiple 80X20% = to receive a total of 16 points on this midterm.

Final grade computation: 100-90=A; 89-80= B; 79-70 =C; 69-50=D; <50=F

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Sequence of AssignmentsDate Topic Readings/ Assignments 8/23 Review Syllabus & Questions

Regarding ClassLatinos in the United States and CaliforniaClass Framework/ Film: Unnatural Causes

Syllabus & Class Presentation Dates_Latino Terminology: Dr. Hayes Bautista_Social Environment to Health_ Why Place Matters? Read pages 13-48 of this report.

8/30 Overview of Latinos in the United States Latino Maternal/Prenatal Health

In class journal_ Acculturation in Marketing to Latinos in the US_ The Hispanic Population: 2010 – Census Brief (pages 1-16)_ Unauthorized Immigrant Population - Pew Hispanic Center_ Disparities in Health Indicators for Latinas in California

9/6 The Health of Children & Youth CHIP, Medicare and Medicaid Class Discussion -Time for Research Paper Assign Presentation Dates

_ The Health of Latino Children-JAMA_ Kaiser Family Foundation readings on Medicare, Medicaid & CHIP_ Latino Health Insurance Program _MA Intervention Pilot

9/13 Health Issues of the Latino Elderly Culture, Class and Competency Catch-up and Review for MidtermCLASS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

In class journal MIDTERM I STUDY SHEET DISTRIBUTED_ Culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare for racial or ethnic minorities: analysis of the US Office of Minority Health’s recommended standards_ A review of curanderismo and healing practices among Mexicans and Mexican Americans_ Life-Course Socioeconomic Position and Incidence of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment without Dementia in Older Mexican Americans: Results From the Sacramento Area Latino Study on Aging_ Language Spoken and Differences in Health Status,Access to Care, and Receipt of Preventive ServicesAmong US Hispanics

9/20 1st MIDTERM Exam Day – 1st Midterm9/27 Addressing the Obesity Epidemic

Latinos and Cardiovascular Disease Latinos and Diabetes

_ Predictors of Obesity in Latino Children: Acculturation as a Moderator of the Relationship between Food Insecurity and Body Mass Index_Results of a Multi-level Intervention to Prevent and Control Childhood Obesity among Latino Children: The Aventuras Para Ninos Study_CDC – WiseWoman _ California Project _ Acculturation and Healthy Lifestyle Among Latinos With Diabetes

10/4 Latinos and Cancer Possible Guest Speaker Latinos and Mental Health Issues

Article Annotations Due In-class journal_ Annual report to the nation on the status of cancer, 1975–2003, featuring cancer among U.S. Hispanic/Latino populations_ Mental health service utilization for psychiatric disorders among Latinos living in the US_ Pathways and Correlates Connecting Latinos’ MentalHealth With Exposure to the United States_ Neighborhood Protective Effects on Depression in Latinos

10/11 Public Safety as a health concern _ Special Issue: Summary of Comments and

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Latinos and Chemical Dependency Latinos and HIV/STDs

Recommendations from the CDC Consultation on the HIV/AIDS Epidemic and Prevention in the Hispanic/Latino Community._ Substance Use and HIV-Risk Behaviors Among Young Men Involved in the Criminal Justice System_ Addressing the Need for Access to Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate HIV/AIDS Prevention for Latinos_ Epidemiology of Substance Abuse Among Latinos

10/18 Migrant Health Status & Border Health Issues(La Cosecha) The Harvest (Documentary)

2nd Midterm Study Guide Distributed

_ Listening to Rural Hispanic Immigrants in the Midwest _In Class Discussion on Migrant Worker_ Border Health Status Report to the California Legislature, 2011_ Children of Immigrants-Economic Well-Being_Field of Peril(optional/background)

10/25 Occupational Health Status Lecturer Human Trafficking

Review for 2nd Midterm (in-class time to review study guide)

In class journal_ Trends in the Disproportionate Burden of Work-Related Traumatic Injuries Sustained by Latinos_ A Comparison of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries in the United States Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic_Characteristics of Human Trafficking Victims 2008-2010 (optional)

11/1 2nd Midterm Exam Day- 2nd Midterm11/8 Guest Speakers Please be prepared to engage speakers; no use of cell

phones or computers during speaker presentation11/15 Presentations Research Paper Presentations and Paper Due11/22 NO CLASS NO CLASS12/1 Presentations Research Paper Presentations and Paper Due12/8 Presentations Research Paper Presentations and Paper DueNOTE – YOUR RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE ON THE DAY YOU MAKE YOUR PRESENTATION.

THERE IS NO FINAL IN THIS CLASS-DO NOT COME TO CLASS DURING FINALS WEEK.The course schedule is a guide and may be altered to better provide students with various opportunities. I am attempting to schedule guest lecturers, and activities. We will also be doing some group activities in class. Even though the schedule may vary, I expect that all readings will be completed before the class date listed unless I state otherwise.

Commitment to Inclusion California State University, Long Beach is committed to maintaining an inclusive learning community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect. All students have the right to participate fully in university programs and activities free from discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, and retaliation. Students who believe they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, or retaliation on the basis of a protected status such as age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran/veteran status or any other status protected by law, should contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (562) 985-8256, University Student Union (USU) Suite 301, http://www.csulb.edu/depts/oed.

Withdrawal policyIt is the student’s responsibility to verify their registration in this class. Students will be dropped from the class if they do not attend the 1st session, unless they notify the professor ahead of time via email. Due to university administrative changes, professor will not be allowed to exceed their assigned class seats. Per University policy: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/grad_undergrad/senate/documents/policy/2002/02/. Withdrawals after 2nd week and before the final 3 weeks are “permissible for serious and compelling reasons;” which the instructor will evaluate on a case by case basis.

Attendance policy

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The instructor should be notified of ANY absences or illnesses via email. Excused absences will be recorded as such. The class format will be limited lecture and interactive discussion of the assigned readings and other relevant materials. You are expected to have read the assigned readings before the class session, and to be prepared to discuss them. Lectures will cover highlights of the reading and include supplementary information. If you have trouble understanding what you read or hear, please ask for clarification in class or make an appointment with me to discuss the problem area(s). Attendance policy conforms to University policy: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/grad_undergrad/senate/documents/policy/2001/01/.

Students are not allowed to web-surf or chat on-line while in class. Upon the third call out, a student will be asked to leave the classroom. Although class discussion may become "heated", please raise your hand and do not interrupt your colleague or the professor when s/he is speaking. Students are expected to treat each other and the professor with courtesy and respect. I reserve the right to eliminate any person whom I deem disruptive from the class at any time. If I have to tell any student to restrain from talking more than twice during any class period you will be asked to leave. Unless you have small children under your care and you need to be contacted in an emergency, all cell phones should be turned off.

Disabled studentsPlease advise me if you require special accommodations. Disable students must provide contact information on where test will be taken and whom will proctor the test at least two weeks prior to the test date.

Cheating and plagiarismStudents in this course will be expected to comply with the California State University, Long Beach Policy on Academic Integrity. Any student suspected of violating this obligation for any reason during the semester will be required to participate in the procedural process, initiated at the instructor level, as outlined in the “http://www.csulb.edu/~students/ judicial/index.htm” “University Guidelines on Academic Integrity.” This may include, but is not limited to, the confiscation of the examination of any individual suspected of violating University Policy. Furthermore, no student may bring any unauthorized materials to an examination.

Please be aware of and ensure that your behavior conforms to University Policy, as contained in the California State University, Long Beach Policy Statement 80-01: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/grad_undergrad/senate/documents/policy/2008/02. Although the University catalog does not cover this aspect of plagiarism, please be aware that it is NOT acceptable to submit the same paper for two courses. If you want to write a paper on the same topic area for two different courses, you must submit two different papers. If I discover that you have submitted the same paper for another course, you will receive an “F” for your paper in this course.

WELCOME TO LATINO HEALTH STATUS AND ACCESS!!!!

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Bibliography (updated August 2015) Aguilar-Gaxiola, Sergio A. & Gullotta, Thomas P. (Eds.). (2008), Depression in Latinos: Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention (Issues in Children's and Families' Lives). New York, NY: Springer.

Aguirre-Molina, M., Borrell, Luisa N. & Vega, William (Eds.) (2010) Health Issues in Latino Males: A Social and Structural Approach (Critical Issues in Health and Medicine). Piscataway, NJ: Rutgers University Press.

Aguirre-Molina, M. and Molina, C.W. (Eds). ( 2003). Latina Health in the United States: A Public Health Reader. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Aguirre-Molina, M., Molina, C.W., & Zambrana, R. E. (Eds.). (2001). Health Issues in the Latino Community. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publications.

Angel, Jacqueline L.,Torres-Gil, Fernando & Markides, Kyriakos. (Eds.) (2012). Aging, Health, and Longevity in the Mexican-Origin Population (Social Disparities in Health and Health Care) New York, NY: Springer.

Bauer, Heidi M., Rodriguez, Michael A., Quiroga, Seline Szkupinski & Flores-Ortiz, Yvette G. (2000). Barriers to health care for abused Latina and Asian immigrant women. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 11(1), 33-44.

Bergad, L. , & Klein, H. (2010). Hispanics in the United States : A Demographic, Social, and Economic History, 1980-2005. Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press.

Davis, Lois M., Schultz, Dana & Kilburn, Rebecca M. (Eds.). (2009). Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation.

Organista, Kurt C. (Ed.). (2012). HIV Prevention with Latinos: Theory, Research, and PracticeNew York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Organista, Kurt C. (2007). Solving Latino Psychosocial and Health Problems: Theory, Practice, and Populations. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Hayes-Bautista, David E. (2004). La Nueva California: Latinos in the Golden State. Los Angeles and Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.

Hayes-Bautista, David & Chiprut, Roberto. (1998). Healing Latinos: Realidad y Fantasia: The Art of Cultural Competence in Medicine. Los Angeles, CA: Cedar-Sinai Health System.

LaVeist, Thomas A. (Ed.). (2002). Race, Ethnicity, and Health: A Public Health Reader . San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Minkler, Meredith & Wallerstein, Nina . (Eds.). (2008). Community-Based Participatory Research for Health: From Process to Outcomes. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Straussner, Shulamith L. A., De La Rosa, Mario & Holleran, Lori . (Eds. (2005). Substance Abusing Latinos: Current Research on Epidemiology, Prevention, and Treatment. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Social Work Practice Press.

Tienda, Martha & Mitchell, Faith (Eds.). (2006). Hispanics and the Future of America. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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Additional information and resources

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACHLatinas/os: Health Status and Health Care Access

Research Paper Assignment

This assignment is a chance for your team to develop research questions. Teams of no larger than four will work together to develop a specific research paper subject matter. For instance, Latinos and Diabetes can only be covered by up to four students with each one presenting a distinct aspect of diabetes in the Latino community. Because topics related to Latino/a health has been historically neglected in the investigative arena, we need to be familiar with the research and its limitations, as well as formulate ideas for future work. Below is a list of ideas you may use to select your population/area of interest. The list below is not exclusive so if you have an idea for research, please feel free to discuss it with us.Latinos and HIV infectionLatino Prevention Strategies: Building Social Capital A Neighborhood at a TimeLatinas’ contraceptive use patternsAccess to HIV testing and sexual and reproductive health care among LatinosMachismo and healthChemical use and dependency patterns among Latinos Mental health and LatinosMigrant workers and occupational health issues among LatinosLatinos, culture and linguistic health servicesLatinos and heart diseaseLatinos and obesity – Comorbidities and the impact on health managementThe health of Latino elderly – growing older, growing poorLatina maternal child health – Hispanic ParadoxLatinos and cancer – the poor and cancerThe role of folklore medicine in western practicesThe role of peer advocates/educators/promotores in disease prevention and outreach among LatinosCultural Competency Practices for Latino Health CareStructural Inequalities in Accessing Health Care for LatinosDomestic Violence: Creating a Safe Haven of Latinas and their ChildrenPublic Safety as a Health Prevention Conversation – Latinos and IncarcerationReintegration of Latinos into the workforce and family dynamicsHow place creates health – environmental factors impacting the health status of Latinos

Research Paper Guidelines

Your 10 page research paper is due on the day you make your presentation. You research paper must address:1) The topic and its impact on the specific population. You must use multiple references to support your

argument and clearly document the problem. References must include journal articles, policy pieces and other reports from medical and health related periodicals. The use of lay references will have a detrimental effect on your

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grade. The references must be cited parenthetically according to the APA format and a bibliography should be included in the back of your paper.

2) Why does this particular topic merit extensive attention? Feel free to use references and clearly state what will happen if this problem is not addressed and prevention or treatment issues are not found or provided for the target population.

3) What questions you expect to answer? Research questions are open-ended and cannot be answered by a mere yes or no. They clearly state the problem, the population, the time frame (if any), and all other relevant information regarding the topic. The reader of your paper should be able to clearly understand the purpose of your research.

4) Findings from your research, including promising interventions if available.5) A conclusion that encompasses the research evaluated strategies for intervention and/or prevention, and

current gaps in the research. If you were to design a study, what would you investigate and why? What questions were left unanswered? What research gaps exist and how could they be ameliorated? Please carefully review the referencing system of the American Psychological Association.

Latino Health Status and AccessRESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION GUIDE

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Presentation Guidelines:All students will be asked to present their final papers during class dates assigned. Presentations must be well prepared, rehearsed, succinct and thorough. Students will be cut off, so make sure that your presentations are well rehearsed. Please respond to the following questions in your presentation. You will have total of 10 minutes to make your presentation. A question and answer session will follow.1) Describe your topic.

2) State your research questions.

3) Briefly outline your findings.

3) Discuss any gaps in the research and present ideas or questions for new investigation.

4) Present any recommendations you may have to address the gaps and/or policy area.

5) Be prepared to answer any questions your professor and colleagues may have regarding your research process, your findings, your analysis/conclusions, and your ideas for new research.

Your presentation must be conducted with the PowerPoint slide presentation. A laptop and wireless network will be available for your use at the time of making your presentation.

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Guidelines for Written Assignments470

1. Grammar, syntax, punctuation, spelling, typing errors, improper correction techniques will have serious effects on your grade (1/2 point for each mistake). For your assistance The Learning Assistance Center is located at LIB E–12 (Ext 5350) and the Writer’s Resource Lab is located at LAB-212 (Ext 4329). Both locations can help you learn to become a better writer.

2. Do not submit your first draft. If there are more than two errors on any page you will be seriously penalized or asked to rewrite and resubmit your paper.

3. Have a competent person proof your paper 4–5 times!!4. Papers must be double-spaced with one-inch margins around the page. Each page should include

between 20–29 lines per page of text.5. Word processors and spell check programs are strongly recommended but should NOT be relied upon

as a sole indicator of your paper’s strength..6. All references must be in APA Format (American Psychological Association). Parenthetical referencing

should be conducted throughout your narrative when presenting factual information or quotes from a referenced source (See APA).

7. Complete class information should be found on a cover page.8. Page number in lower right-hand corner or center of the bottom of the page.9. Paragraphs must be longer than one sentence and should not be an entire page.10. Read your paper aloud a few times to determine smoothness and flow.11. All references should be found on the last page by themselves.12. Watch pronoun agreement and verb agreement.13. Do not end a sentence in a preposition.14. Do not plagiarize. Anytime you write 5 or more words from an article when they are not a proper name

you have plagiarized. 15. Understand the difference between when it is appropriate to use “which” and “that”.

NOTE: Make a copy of your paper before submitting it for your protection in the event that the copy is lost, stolen, or destroyed.

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Guidelines for Article Annotations- Purpose of the article : Please write 1 to 2 paragraphs on what the research/report was attempting to

accomplish, or essentially, what research questions were being addressed. Was the research looking at a particular intervention and its impact, cultural or psychological characteristics of a population, or was it trying to identify barriers to a certain intervention or program?

- Methodology : Did the research involve an extensive literature review or were surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations or other methods involved? Who participated in the research? Was it conducted in English, Spanish or both? If it was a survey, did it employ a random or convenience sample?

- Findings : What did the surveys or focus groups or literature reveal about the population and issue at hand?- Strengths and Weaknesses : Did the research clearly identify a specific need or needs? Did it provide

valuable suggestions for an intervention or a model approach? Did it examine Latino subgroups or rather look at Latinos as a homogenous group? Was the sample size adequate? Did it provide evidence of impact, or increased knowledge or change in attitude or behavior due to an intervention? Was the intervention evaluated? Was there selection bias in that participants were required to have a phone or speak English to participate? Were participants only selected based on Hispanic surname? Did the researchers actually survey or conduct interviews and/or focus groups with community members or just with agency workers? Did the researchers only look at other articles instead of directly collecting data? Were any new questions answered? Did the research examine cultural attitudes and beliefs? Were the authors too general in the recommendations provided? Did the research provide specific examples of programs that work and why? Did the research examine barriers to a certain intervention or behavior? Was the research limited geographically?

Address gaps that you identified and questions left unanswered: Are there gaps in available data, specifically on Latinos and Latino subpopulations? Are there national studies? Are very few interventions evaluated? Is there a certain aspect of interventions that is consistently overlooked in research? Are there very few studies looking at the long term effects of a certain intervention, strategy, or policy?

Identify questions that have yet to be answered that would help paint a more complete picture of the issue you are examining.

REMEMBER TO:- Include a complete copy of each article/report !!! (including the bibliography)

Guideline for in-class journal entriesAt the beginning of class you will be ask to reflect on the day’s readings or previous class lecture. Your journal entry should be between 8-12 sentences long and describe your views of the readings or class materials. Each journal entry is worth 2 points for a total of 8-points for all FOUR journal entries. This will count towards your reading and class participation grade, which is worth 10-percent of the class grade.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. If you need to reach me, my cell is 310 809 4104. Remember to speak clearly and leave me your area code and number and the time until which I can call you that day. Please do not call me past 9:00 PM. I appreciate it. Please keep in mind that the best way to get a hold of me is via email, since I travel a bit during the semester.

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Suggested Journals/Reports/Institutes/Organizations Include

www.nclr.orgwww.calendow.orgwww.policylink.orgwww.agi-usa.orgwww.rwjf.org www.cmwf.orgwww.kff.orgwww.census.govwww.cdc.govwww.nih.govwww.amfar.orgwww.llego.orgwww.hispanichealth.orgwww.usmbha.orgwww.apha.orgwww.nhma.org www.wkkf.orgwww.calendow.orgwww.cbpp.org

American Journal of Public Health Hispanic Health Care InternationalHispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences Social Science and MedicineInternational Journal of Health Services Health AffairsHealth Policy International Journal of Health ServicesAIDS Care AIDS Education and PreventionJournal of the American Medical Association Health Education ResearchHealth Education and Behavior Health Promotion InternationalInternational Journal of STDs and AIDS International Journal of Social ResearchLancet Public Health ReportsQualitative Health research Health Services ResearchJournal of Public Health Policy Journal of AIDS ResearchJournal of Epidemiology and Community Health Journal of Urban HealthNew England Journal of Medicine American Journal of EpidemiologyPew Hispanic Center

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