CH 3: Diversity Flashcards
by 2040, ethnic groups will represent __ of US older adults
34%
effects of ethnicity and culture on health of older adults
ethnogeriatrics
how can we help erase stereotypes/biases interfering with care
understanding of cultural differences
ethnic norms influence what parts of medical care
diet, compliance, self-care, medical treatments, trust in healthcare system
how to we help provide culturally sensitive care
An understanding of general traditional characteristics of various groups
how do Hispanic Americans view states of health and illness
actions of God
what do Hispanic Americans think brings health
treat body with love and respect
praying
living a good life
Hispanic Americans: violation of good practices brings:
illness and “punishment from God”
Hispanic Americans reasons for lack of medical care
Traditional practitioners that practice healing
Families avoid institutionalization
Less likely to visit physicians and get preventative care
Difficulty in obtaining care
many reasons for health problems in the black community
poor access
higher rates of poverty
low standards of living
Black Americans have a higher incidence of what chronic diseases:
Hypertension, heart disease, cancer, obesity, HIV/AIDS, asthma, influenza, and diabetes
asian americans views on male healthcare providers
inappropriate for women to receive a physical exam from a man
asian american views on health care and old age
Stoic with pain
Achieving old age is a blessing
Respected and sought for advice
Reluctant to seek services
May use traditional practices instead of Western medicine
Strong family networks with low nursing home admission rates
religious practices of jewish americans
Sundown Friday to sundown Saturday is Sabbath opposed to medical procedures
Head and feet to be covered at all times
Kosher diet (no pork, shellfish; no serving milk and meat at the same meal or from same dishes)
Fasting on holy days
ethical and medicals dilemmas for the Jewish community
Rabbi consultation for ethical dilemmas
Washing the body and sitting with it until burial; oppose autopsy
Illness draws family together
Network of their own health services
