Cultural Competency in Health Communication
Cultural competency is an important part of public health. To reach the target audience, or those who need health information, you must understand the population’s unique needs and tailor the messages to include culturally informed information. After reviewing the readings, answer the following questions:
Why is cultural competency important when addressing health problems within a specific population?
Why is it important to target specific populations with health information they relate to?
What are some ways to reach the target population using culturally and linguistically competent information?