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Download full textPerez, Joel – 1977
A description of "barefoot doctors" in the People's Republic of China is presented. These peasant doctors are commune workers who have taken basic courses in medical treatment. Because 80% of the population lives in a rural agricultural setting, and because most doctors and medical services are located in cities, there is a serious need…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Education, Foreign Countries, Health Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2006
This TAP presents seven papers submitted to the 2004 National Rural Alcohol and Drug Abuse Network (NRADAN) Awards for Excellence. Each paper describes effective and innovative models of treatment and prevention services in rural populations. This publication seeks to promote and showcase research addressing the unique and special challenges of…
Descriptors: Prevention, Technical Assistance, Rural Areas, Awards
Keefe, Susan Emley, Ed. – 1988
In this book, 17 psychologists, anthropologists, social workers and others explore important theoretical and applied issues concerning the mental health of Appalachian people. Rejecting the view of Appalachia as an area dominated by a culture of poverty, these papers portray a strong regional culture based on family, community, and religion. This…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Delivery Systems
