Cultural Beliefs and Health Flashcards
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Homelessness
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Poor health can CAUSE homelessness Poor hygiene, exposure, contagious diseases Alcoholism and drug abuse Poor nutrition Injury from violence and accident Extreme stress Emergency room as primary care No place to store meds
2
Q
Cultural Sensitivity Issues
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Language barriers Illiteracy Use of urgent care/emergency as primary care Religious prohibitions Ethnic/cultural beliefs about health care Sexual orientation Doctors lacking cultural sensitivity Outreach to community needed
