Chapter 10 (Comm Health and Minorities)

Question 1

What is the difference b/w race and ethnicity?

Answer 1

The traditional definition of race and ethnicity is related to biological and sociological factors respectively. Race refers to a person’s physical appearance, such as skin color, eye color, hair color, bone/jaw structure etc. Ethnicity, on the other hand, relates to cultural factors such as nationality, culture, ancestry, language and beliefs

Question 2

** Identify a health or social issue that each ethnicity or race faces.**

1. Hispanic?
2. Black american?
3. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders?
4. American Indians & Alaka Natives?
5. Arab & Middle Eastern?

Answer 2

1. Hispanic: high school graduation rate is a significant probelms
2. Black Americans: lowest disparity in income among all others racial and ethnic groups
3. **Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: **Two big issues for this group is health care allocation and reimbursement for medical care
4. **American Indians & Alaka natives: **The poverty rate among American Indians and Alaska Natives is the highest among any racial or ethnic group
5. Arab & Middle Eastern: Big health concern is discrimination since 9/11

Question 3

Define

Cultural Humility

Answer 3

Cultural humility - persistent, reflective mindset in which you strive for understanding and express respect for the culture of the people you are working with.

Question 4

What are the principles comprising cultural humility?

(7 key principles)

Answer 4

Understanding:

• Historical factors that impact the health of minorities
• Relevant psychosocial stressors
• Cultural differences within the minority group
• Differences b/w culturally acceptable behaviors and what is considered psychopathological
• Indigenous healing practices & role of religion in treatment
• Health service resources for minorities
• Public health policies that impact minorities