African Americans are becoming extremely health conscious and are following up on health care, getting educated on diseases, healthcare and illness prevention. Older African Americans are still suspicious of the healthcare system due to past experiences for example the Tuskegee experiment, the younger population are embracing health care and modern medicine.. African Americans too, believe in prayer, spiritual healing and God as a health protective behavior secondary to nutrition and that good health depends on fate or destiny. They seek health care when illness occur and do routine follow ups post illness occurrence. Some African Americans are very good with researching how to continue to improve health care for themselves and their families and continuously seek out health care providers for advice on staying
Define “Health disparity” The study of differences in the quality health care across different populations. Health Disparities can be defined as unequal when some people of certain groups do not benefit from the same health status as other groups. Just like cancer, such differences occur when one group of people has a higher risk rate than another, or when one group has a lower chance to live rate than another. Health disparities can usually be identified along racial and ethnic lines, indicating that black people, Latino’s, Asians, and Native Americans have different disease and survival rates from other populations. Such disparities however can also extend beyond race to include areas such as access to healthcare, socio economic status, gender, and biological or behavioral factors.
The unsuccessful recruitment and retainment of nursing students contribute significantly to this longstanding phenomenon. This issue of underrepresentation of minority nurses in the profession is especially significant since it has resulted in the professions’ inability to provide the diversity required to care for the exponential increase in cultural and linguistic diversity of the population the United States will experience (Loftin, Newman et al. 2012). The National League of nursing
These healers utilize prayers, massage, and herbs to treat physical, spiritual, and emotional ailments. Nurses should use caution and validate what kinds of healing methods patients are using to prevent potential adverse impacts of combining them with traditional medicine. Religion is a major role in Hispanic culture. It should be incorporated in the treatment plan whenever possible. Due to history, many Hispanics may distrust the healthcare system, or view it as an extension of the government and even fear it.
The WHO definition of health is just one of many, as everyone’s perceptions of health vary, making it a difficult concept to define in unlimited terms. According to Scriven (2010), the health professional’s understanding of the concepts of health has altered over time from a mechanistic view of the body and overall health to a more dynamic model of health. In order to promote health, good communication and interpersonal skills are essential for healthcare workers. These skills must be developed in order to build relationships with patients (Kraszewski and McEwen, 2010). The purpose of this assignment is to critique the interaction between a health professional and a service user taking into consideration the winder determinants of health, models of health promotion and models of communication, including any barriers that are observed.
Define the epidemiological paradox regarding Latino death rates. What factors do you think account for this? The epidemiological paradox regarding Latino culture is in relation to the low mortality rates among Latinos in the United States, as compared to their white counterparts. This is particularly interesting because this population tends to have a lower socioeconomic status and yet is resilient to how these factors affect their health outcomes. Some of the factors that can contribute to this epidemiological paradox can include the integral family structures and community institutions that are a part of these households.
Vulnerable Population: Self-Awareness Paper Rose Buckle June 18, 2012 University of Phoenix Nursing 440 Sharon Cook-Litschauer * The most common attributes shared by groups currently identified as vulnerable in the United States include the following (a) having a downgraded sociocultural status, (b) having limited access to economic resources, or (c) belonging to a certain age and gender group (Chesnay, 2012, p. 5). The LGBT or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender group is such a population. The confusion amongst individuals in LGBT groups regarding their sexual identity or sexual orientation makes this group vulnerable to much discrimination in today’s society in the United States. * According to Gates (2011) the population of LGBT in the United States is approximately 9 million individuals. Gates reports that an estimated 0.3% of the LGBT population in the United States is made up of transgender individuals.
Running head: CULTURAL SENSITIVITY 1 Cultural Sensitivity in Professional Communication with the Amish Kathy U. Walker Grand Canyon University: NUR 502 May 8, 2013 Cultural Sensitivity in Professional Communication With the Amish It is a well-known fact that disparities in healthcare exist among minority groups. The nursing profession, in an effort to deliver more appropriate and individualized patient care, is continually gathering data that can influence the patient’s experience. One very important arena is that of culture. Culture can be a determining factor in the care delivered, and therefore should be included in the approach to maintaining and restoring health (Barker, 2009). One such minority culture is that of the Amish.
Indeed, as Jackson said, low class status leads to an increase of health problems and harmful change in people's living conditions. Therefore, racial discrimination and social inequality reduce future opportunities and life expectancy. This said, we must take into account that this view will not meet with unequivocal approval. Indeed, there will be many who will challenge it. Bonnie
Disparities among Low Income and Minority Populations That Affect Access to Healthcare Introduction Race and income affect the health care system in America in a number of ways. The purpose of this study is to find out how race and income affect the healthcare system in America. This paper will show the relation between race and income and how they affect the health care system in America. This paper will also discuss the problems of poverty and how they can affect access to healthcare services. McMillan (2005) defines health care and health reform; it also gives statistics on the comparisons between those with low incomes and those with high incomes and their access to certain health care needs.