Implementing Culturally Tailored Video-Based Patient Education to Improve Corticosteroid Adherence in Black and Hispanic Communities

¹Department of Medicine, Baptist Health, Birmingham, AL, USA

²Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI, USA

³Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

⁴Department of Internal Medicine, St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Yonkers, NY, USA

⁵Department of Medicine, St. Joseph’s Hospital BayCare, Tampa, FL, USA

⁶Department of Dermatology, Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, NY, USA

*Corresponding author: Kelly Frasier, DO, MS, Department of Dermatology, Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, NY, United States, Phone: 3105956882, E-mail: [email protected]

Received Date: September 05, 2025

Publication Date: March 10, 2026

Citation: Gray BA, et al. (2026). Implementing Culturally Tailored Video-based Patient Education to Improve Corticosteroid Adherence in Black and Hispanic Communities. Dermis. 6(1):60.

Copyright: Gray BA, et al. © (2026).

ABSTRACT

Implementing culturally tailored video-based patient education represents a transformative strategy for improving corticosteroid adherence among Black and Hispanic communities, addressing both clinical outcomes and health disparities. Corticosteroid medications are commonly prescribed for managing a variety of dermatologic conditions, yet adherence rates are often suboptimal, particularly in racially and ethnically diverse populations. Factors such as cultural beliefs, mistrust of the healthcare system, inadequate health literacy, and misperceptions about medication risks contribute to lower adherence and, consequently, poorer disease management outcomes. Culturally tailored, video-based education can bridge these gaps by delivering information in an engaging, accessible, and contextually relevant format that resonates with patients’ values, experiences, and health concerns. Such videos can incorporate community-specific language, imagery, and examples to address common barriers to adherence, such as fear of side effects, misunderstanding of the treatment regimen, or lack of confidence in the prescribed medication’s effectiveness. Evidence shows that patients who receive personalized education are more likely to engage in their treatment plans, improve medication adherence, and experience better therapeutic outcomes. Furthermore, video-based platforms allow for the dissemination of this critical information in a format that is easily accessible and scalable, ensuring that patients can revisit the material at their convenience. The implementation of culturally relevant, multimedia patient education programs can empower Black and Hispanic individuals to make informed decisions about their treatment, increasing trust and improving engagement with healthcare providers. To effectively reduce health disparities, integrating patient-centered educational tools into routine clinical practice is essential. By doing so, healthcare systems can enhance corticosteroid adherence, ultimately improving disease management, reducing health complications, and advancing health equity within these communities.

Keywords: Culturally Tailored Education, Video-Based Intervention, Corticosteroid Adherence, Patient-Centered Communication