Dr. Helda Pinzon-Perez, a professor in the Department of Public Health, has published “E-health Literacy for Hispanic/Latine/Latinx Elders,” a Spanish e-book to help elders navigate technology within health care. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, older adults and minority populations have lower levels of health literacy, particularly among Hispanic elders, who have difficulty understanding the complexities of the U.S. health care system.
“This book provides information and e-resources for elders to facilitate their access to health programs and improve equity in health care services,” Pinzon-Perez said. “Research by Gutierrez also suggests that the digital divide contributes to inequities in Latinx recruitment for programs for Alzheimer’s and dementia, among others.”
Pinzon-Perez will present information about the book at the West Fresno Family Resource Center’s Advancing Health Literacy Forum from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Wedgewood Event Center. The book is available to community members, community benefit organizations and educational institutions free of charge. To obtain a copy, contact hpinzonp@csufresno.edu.
