Mailing also enables insurers and community programs to complement and reinforce healthcare professionals' counseling and advice while maintaining a presence with key constituents. In interviews conducted by New Mexico Department of Health care coordinators, Medicaid eligible parents with 6 to 14 years education found the Parent's Guide easy to read and comprehend independently. Some parents may require brief counseling to fully understand and act on the information. If counseling time is limited, prioritize parents with less than 8th grade education. It's just easy.
Studies consistently show that college-educated readers prefer simply written information.
Using one set of materials for all your constituents ensures equitable information and eases program administration. Participants were invited to read sections of the test booklet before the interview and to refer to it during the interview. Participants were a convenience sample of women of childbearing age who were residents of New Mexico and visited a DOH clinic during the study period. You can view and download a copy of the study report . You can order a Special Edition.