| 375 | Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
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| 11:45 AM-12:45 PM | Convention Center:201-202 |
| AAHE/Implement Strategies/Interventions/Programs |
| Hair Stylists and Barbers as Lay Health Educators |
| Hair stylists and barbers are emerging as effective health educators for combating health concerns such as high blood presssure, cancer, domestic violence, and unintended pregnancies. Stylists have a unique opportunity to deliver health education messages due to the bond of trust with clients and the regularity with which they see clients. This session will discuss current salon-based projects and strategies for recruiting and training stylists, as well as evaluating salon projects. |
Keyword(s): alternative programming, health promotion, violence/prevention
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| Presider: Amy L. Mathes, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL |
| Speakers: Susan Roberts-Dobie and Addie Rasmusson, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA |