Multicultural Health Final

Yin and Yang theory

holds that everything is made up of two polar energies. Neither can exist without the other and they never separate

Many African Americans have a

holistic view of death and dying, and birth and death are understood to be part of a cycle or continuum

Marginalized Person

has low dominant and low ethnic immersion

Ethnic Groups

have shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that are learned and shared

Some of the prominent variances in worldview include:

health beliefs, orientation towards time, use of space, social/family organization, communication

A person's worldview is closely linked with

his/her cultural and religious background and has profound health care implications

_____ adults in the US is living with a disability

1 in 5

3 distinct causes of illness trigger patient suffering

1. hostile spirit thrusting a foreign object into a person 2. the patients soul leaving the body on its own accord 3. the patients soul being stolen away by enemy spirits

Marginalized people tend to have

the most physical problems and the highest stress levels

A higher percentage of ____________ have disabilities than other racial and ethnic groups

American Indians

Gay men are at a higher risk of

HIV/AIDS and STDS especially among communities of color

The Amish have been known to utilize

Refluxology

Hispanics uses both complementary and alternative medicine

and allopathic medical care

Cultural Ethnocentricity

a person's belief that his or her culture is superior to another one

Ayurveda

a science of life that delineates the diet medicines, and behaviors that are beneficial or harmful for life and considers that balance among people, the environment, and the larger cosmos is integral to human health

Ethnicity

a socially defined category based on common language, religion, nationality, history, or another cultural factor

Many Hispanics view pain as

a test of faith and this view may affect heath care providers pain management interventions

American Indian perspective on time is that it cannot be controlled

and planning for the future may be seen as being foolish

Holistic Medicine

an approach to maintaining and resuming health that takes the body, mind, and spiritual being into consideration

504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 a "person of disability includes

any person who has physical or mental impairment, has record of impairment or is regarded as having an impairment

Hispanic birth control practices

are against Catholic doctrine but is utilized by many

The integrated and assimilated modes

are considered to the most psychological health adaptive styles

Present oriented people

are not willing to make sacrifices now for the future and engage in behaviors to satisfy their immediate desire regardless of the long-term consequences

The balance of Yin and Yang (hot and cold)

are often employed in traditional health practices

Future oriented people

are willing to make sacrifices now for future benefits

Hispanics try to prevent illness by

avoiding intense rage, sadness, and other emotions

Racism

belief that some races are superior to others by nature

A common thread through many Asian health practices is the?

belief that the body must remain balanced and healthy

Allopathy

biologically based approach to healing

American Indians do not believe in

biomedicine or germ theory

The North medicine wheel

blue. represents air and flight

Lesbians are at a higher risk of

breast cancer than heterosexual women

Health Disparities occur among groups who have persistently experienced

historial trauma, social disadvantage, discrimination

The vitalistic system is widespread in

china, South Asia, southeast asia

Amish culture is usually focused on

community and health care expenses are usually covered by the community

Vitalistic System

concept that bodily functions are due to a vital principle or "life force" that is distinct from physical forces expand by the laws of chemistry and physics and is not detectable by scientific instrumentation

Gender Identity

consistent with their physical sexual characteristics but their sexual identity is to persons of the same sex

Worldview

cultural assumptions and beliefs that express how people see, interpret, and explain their experiences

Assimilated Individual

demonstrates high dominant and low ethnic society immersion

Health Disparities

differences in health outcomes and their determinants between segments of the populations, as defined by social, demographic, environmental, and geographical attributes

Some adverse behaviors that particularly affect the African American community are

drug use, smoking, poor nutritional habits, limited physical activity

Separated Person

has low dominant and high ethnic immersion

Maintaining harmony is

essential to health

Autonomy

ethical principle that embodies the right to self-determination

Hispanic is not a race but a

ethnic distinction

The 2 most valued aspects of Amish include

family and their church district

Yin

female, associated with the moon, night, late afternoon, cold, rest, responsiveness, passivity, darkness, interiority, downwardness, inwardness, and decrease

Lesbians receive less frequent

gynecological care and breast screenings

Integrated Person

has high dominant and high ethnic immersion

Traditional Healing is

holistic. It focuses on the person, not the illness, so the process does not focus on symptoms or disease but addresses the total individual

Holistic medicine providers include professionals such as:

homeopaths, naturopaths, acupuncturists

Ayurvedic System

illness caused by an energy imbalance

African Americans have historically believed that

illness may be due to their failure to live accordingly to Gods will

Mal de ojo (evil eye)

illness that is a result of an envious glance from another individual

Alcoholism

is the most significant social and health problem within the African American population

White Magic

known to be harmless and includes the use of powders and oils that are pleasantly scented

As a group African American lead all other racial/ethnic groups

low birth weight, infant mortality, obesity, diabetes, asthma, hepatitis b, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, waiting list for organ transplants, cancer death

Yang

male, associated with the sun and daytime, early morning, heat, simulation, activity, excitement, vigor, light, exteriority, upwardness, outwardness, and increase

Holistic medicine used a variety of therapies such as:

massage, prayer, herbal remedies, reiki

The Amish live a simple lifestyle that abstains from

material luxuries, Using horse and buggy for transportation and have an agricultural based lifestyle

A medicine wheel

metaphor or symbol that represents the circle of life and the individual journey each person must take to find his or her own path

African Americans commonly receive disrespect in health care settings and experience adverse encounters due to

negative assumptions and images with the most common assumption being related to women's sexual promiscuity

Discimination

occurs when people act on that belief and treat people differently as a result

The Amish tend to approach healthcare as

organically as possible using holistic, natural, herbal, and folk medicine

Shrine

originally a container, usually made of precious materials but it has come to mean a holy or scared place

Corn is considered to be

sacred to American Indians

Restoring the harmony of the energy is necessary to

overcome illness

External Locus of Control (fate belief)

people who believe that their health is out of their control

Internal locus of control (free will)

people who believe that they have control over their health

Morality

personal character and what the individual believes is right or wrong conduct

American Indians believe illness is caused by

personal responsibility, qualities, spirits

Self Identification or Sexual Identity

persons physical, romantic, emotional, and spiritual attraction to another person

Ethics

point to standards or codes of behavior expected by the group to which the individual belongs

African Americans are

present oriented

Hispanics tend to be

present oriented, Disease prevention may not be priority

Amish youth are

prone to alcohol abuse

Black Magic

quite rare but dangerous and includes the use of oils and powders with a foul and vile odors

Discrimination can occur because of beliefs related to factors such as

race, sexual orientation, dialect, religion, gender

The east medicine wheel

red. linked to the earth and wisdom

Death Rituals

related to beliefs about the meaning of life and life after death

African Americans often have strong

religious affiliations, especially with Christian denominations, notably Baptist and Church of God in Christ

African American healthier Amy choose to use

rituals, charms, and herbs

Discrimination, poverty, poor nutrition, and exercise habits have resulted in

serious health problems for African Americans

Ritual

set of actions that usually is structured and has a symbolic value or meaning

Due to racial discrimination, many unhealthy behaviors arise such as

smoking, drinking, drug use, binge eating

Drumming, dancing, and singing are known to be very powerful

sources of healing among Alaskan Natives

Mamiro

spirit who spreads disease to dirty houses so keeping a clean home is imperative

The physical effects of racial discrimination include

stress, high blood pressure, and weakened immune system

Cultures that are past oriented

tend to value elders and honor traditions

From 2007-2010 obesity was more prevalent among female Mexican American adults

than among females non-Hispanic white workers

Hispanics have a fatalistic worldview and believe

that their health is in God's hands

The Amish believe that sin is

the cause of illness

Fate and Free will

the degree to which people believe they are the masters of their own lives or believe they are subject to events outside their control

The Affordable Care Act exempts the Amish from

the health insurance mandate

Refluxology

the practice of applying pressure to specific parts of the feet and hands to affect the nervous system

Many health traditions and rituals focus on harmony, and the overall purpose is to bring participation into harmony with

themselves, their tribe, all of life

The Amish generally have large families because

they do not routinely practice birth control and because babies are a gift from God

LGBT populations have the highest rate of

tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use

Voodoo is divided in 2 types

white magic black magic

The South medicine wheel

white. reprints fire and passion