Immigrant Women and Substance Use : Current Issues, Programs and Recommendations

1996
ISBN: 0-662-24232-7
Cat. No.: H39-356/1996E

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Table of Contents

• Acknowledgment

1. Introduction
   
   1. Who are "immigrant women" for the purpose of this study?
   2. From what perspective can we understand the health promotion needs of immigrant women in relation to substance use?
      
2. Method
3. Issues From The Literature
   
   1. Who are "immigrant women"?
   2. What research has been done on immigrant/ethnic minority women and substance use, from a health promotion perspective?
      
4. Substance Use And Immigrant Women - Perceptions And Issues
   
   1. How can the government support health promotion among immigrant women, refugee women, and women of colour?
   2. Where does substance use fit within the priorities for health promotion among immigrant women?
   3. What conditions and situations pose a special challenge to immigrant women’s health?
   4. What special stresses do immigrant women experience that might impact on their health?
   5. Is there a substance use problem among immigrant women?
   6. What issues were raised in relation to alcohol?
   7. What issues were raised in relation to tobacco?
   8. What issues were raised in relation to illegal drugs?
   9. What issues were raised in relation to prescription drugs and medications?
   10. What issues were raised in relation to young immigrant women?
   11. What role do immigrant women’s cultures play in relation to possibly different patterns of substance use and access to services?
       
5. Referral Patterns, Access, And Barriers In Current Service Delivery
6. Description Of Existing Programs And Activities
7. Suggestions For Program Development
   
   1. How should programs for immigrant women be organized and structured?
   2. What should be the focus and content of health promotion programs for immigrant women?
   3. How can existing services be made accessible to immigrant women?
   4. What material is available to help disseminate information about substance use to immigrant women?
      
8. Conclusion
9. Recommendations
   
   1. Research
   2. Information and education
   3. Program development
      
10. Bibliography