Experiences concerning the health attitudes, conditions, beliefs, and needs of Indochinese refugees settling in Linda Vista, California are related. It is noted that, while the Indochinese have much to learn about western standards, Americans must learn about the Indochinese to be able to help them. (CJ)

Sociocultural factors that may affect the Mexican-American population's accessibility to and use of health care systems are discussed, including language barriers, socioeconomic status, educational attainment, folk and religious beliefs, and family influence. (CJ)

This article describes four forms of international health education (example, direct health education, indirect health education, and professional education) and discusses dilemmas arising from (1) changing health and disease conditions, (2) socioeconomic status, (3) educational level, (4) humanistic idealism, and (5) individual and cultural…

Case studies of reactions of various cultures to western health practices, from Benjamin Paul's book "Health, Culture and Community" (1955), are reviewed. It is noted that this book, which makes the point that cultures and perceptions of different countries and peoples will always vary, is still not too "dated" for instructional use. (CJ)

Examines issues in preventing further Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection among adolescents, highlighting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, substance use, adolescent development, cultural and language diversity, health and social service needs, socioeconomic contexts, and role of media, school, and youth-serving organizations.…