TERMS Flashcards
Human Development
Measure of health, education, and income
Salmon Bias Hypothesis
selective return of less healthy immigrant to country of origin
Acculturation
the process by which an individual raised in one culture renters the social structure and institutions of another and internalizes the prevailing attitudes and beliefs of the new culture
Assimilation
individual values culture and rejects their own
Separation
individual rejects other culture and values own
Integration
individual values both own and other culture
1831: US Supreme Court ruling in Cherokee nation v. Georgia
define the relationship among indian nations and the federal government and state governments
recognize indian land as sovereign nations
1921 Snyder Acts
granted full U.S. citizenship to American Natives
1954: Indian Health Services (IHS)
Indian health services established as part of US Public Health Service
1975 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance act
propose tribal government take over management of federal programs provided to American Natives
1978: Indian Child Welfare Act
Propose tribal gouvernement take over management of federal programs provided to them
1978: Indian Child Welfare Act
Federal law that seeks to keep American Indian children
Food Commodity program
Federal government food program for AN’s
refined sugars, bleached flour, white bread, lard for shortening
Carlisle Indian Bording Schools
Assimilate American Indians through education; strip American Indians of their culture
Model Minority Myth
Popular conception of AAPI’s as being more successfully- academically, economically, socially- than any other ethnic minority
Living Will
statement of medical care desired if the individual is unable too speak for themselves
Medical Power of Attorney
name another person to make decisions on person’s behalf regarding medical care if they are unable to communicate or make decisions
Patient Activation
one’s ability to manage health/healthcare
Cultural Competency
set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that allow professionals to use appropriate practice and policies for diverse populations
Attitude of Parent/ Families
truth telling regarding prognosis, discussion of death, positive/ negative attitudes toward care
Beliefs
Religious/ spiritual pertaining to death, dying, after life, miracles
Context
historical, political, language, integration, assimilation
Decision-making style
cultural influences (individual v. family)
Environmental
Community, resources, support available
