Cultural competence in public health: the role of peer‐professional partnerships

Abstract

This commentary outlines the role and benefits of peer‐professional partnerships in developing and providing culturally competent health promotion services. There is evidence that both paid and voluntary peer leaders can effectively work with public health professionals, to increase reach, access and positive outcomes through culturally tailored interventions. This paper outlines many of the advantages of these partnerships for public health practice, while acknowledging some limitations and calls for a greater application and evaluation of peer‐professional models in preventative health services.

Citation

D'Elia, T., Black, M., Carpio, B. and Dwyer, J. (2009), "Cultural competence in public health: the role of peer‐professional partnerships", Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, Vol. 2 No. 3, pp. 4-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/17570980200900017