Chapter 10: Public Health and Racial Ethnicities Flashcards
what is “majority of a population”?
those w/ characteristics found in more than 50% of a population
what are minority groups
subgroups of the population that consist of fewer than 50% of the population
what is self-identify
identifying yourself as a part of a race/ethnicity
what is FNIM
first nation, inuit, and metis
what is race
categorization of parts of a population based on physical appearance and due to particular political, social, forces
what is ethnicity
cultural group within a multicultural society
what are the 6 main features of ethnicity?
- A common proper name, to identify and express the “essence” of the community
- A myth of common ancestry that includes the idea of common origin in time and place and that gives an ethnic a sense of fictive kinship
- Shared historical memories, or better, shared memories of a common past or pasts, including heroes, events, and their commemoration
- One or more elements of common culture, which need not be specified but normally include religion, customs, and language
- A link with a homeland, not necessarily its physical occupation
by the ethnie, only its symbolic attachment to the ancestral land, as with diaspora peoples - A sense of solidarity on the part of at least some sections of the ethnie’s population
what is a refugee?
person who flees one area or country to seek shelter or protection from danger
what is an immigrant?
individuals who migrate from one country to another for the purpose of seeking permanent residence
what is an unauthorized immigrant?
people who enter a country w/o permission
what is health disparities?
encompasses morbidity, sickness, and mortality
what are health disparities?
differences in the incidence, prevalence, and mortality and burden of disease and other adverse health conditions that exist amongst specific population groups
what is the race and health initiative?
aimed at preventing disease, promoting health, and delivering care to racial and ethnic communities
what are the 6 priority areas of the race and health initiative?
infant mortality, cancer screening and mgmt, CVD, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, adult and child immunization
who experiences the most infant mortality in US? canada?
- US: black non-hispanic ppl
- canada: nunavut
how can breast cancer be reduced
by getting mammography screenings
what is diversity?
diffs in gender, age groups, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language preference, religion, political views, and special needs, and race and ethnicity
Why is it said that the United States was built on diversity?
- diversity is multifaceted and dynamic
- many races and ethnicities live in the US
Why is it important for community health workers to be aware of the significant health disparities among various minority groups in the United States?
because racial and ethnic minorities experience poorer health status, have lower lvls of insurance coverage, and have inadequate access to health care services
What role does socioeconomic status play in health disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups?
lower socioeconomic status linked to inequalities in education and income, environmental disadvantages, and limited access to health care services
Why is it important for community health professionals and workers to be culturally sensitive and competent?
culturally sensitive and competent workers lead to improved outcoems, efficiency, and satisfaction for their clients
List each of the three kinds of power associated with empowerment. What is the importance of each in empowering individuals and communities
- social
- brings access to bases of production such as information, knowledge and skills, participation in social organizations, financial resources - political
- increased productivity enables greater influence on markets = influences change - psychological
- provides individual sense of potency demonstrated in self-confident behaviour
