Multicultural Health

Title page
Copyright Page
Contents
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
UNIT I The Foundations
Chapter 1 Introduction to Multicultural Health
Key Concepts and Terms
Diversity Within the United States
Cultural Adaptation
Health Disparities
Causes of Health Disparities
Legal Protections for Ethnic Minorities
Personal Health Decisions
Ethical Considerations
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Study
References
Chapter 2 Theories and Models Related to Multicultural Health
Theories of Health and Illness
Pathways to Care
Cultural Competence
Promoting Cultural Competence
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Study
References
Chapter 3 Worldview and Health Decisions
Worldview
Worldview and Medical Decisions
Worldview and Response to Illness
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Study
References
Chapter 4 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
History of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Health Care Modalities
Laws Affecting Cultural Practices and Health
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Study
References
Chapter 5 Religion, Rituals, and Health
Religion in the United States
Religion and Health Behaviors
Religion and Health Outcomes
Religion and Well-Being
Rituals
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Study
References
Chapter 6 Communication and Health Promotion in Diverse Societies
Health Communication
Delivering Your Health Message
Printed Materials
Public Health Programs
Evaluating Your Multicultural Health Program
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Study
References
UNIT II Specific Cultural Groups
Chapter 7 Hispanic and Latino American Populations
Introduction
Terminology
History of Hispanics in the United States
General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
Healing Traditions, Healers, and Healing Aids
Behavioral Risk Factors and Common Health Problems
Considerations for Health Promotion and Program Planning
Tips for Working With the Hispanic Population
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Study
References
Chapter 8 American Indian and Alaskan Native Populations
Introduction
Terminology
History of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States
American Indian and Alaskan Native Populations in the United States
American Indian and Alaskan Native General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
Healing Traditions, Healers, and Healing Aids
Behavior Risk Factors and Prevalent Health Problems
Considerations for Health Promotion and Program Planning
Tips for Working With American Indian and Alaskan Native Populations
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Study
References
Chapter 9 African American Populations
Introduction
Terminology
History of African Americans in the United States
African Americans in the United States
General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
Healing Traditions
Behavior Risk Factors and Prevalent Health Problems
Considerations for Health Promotion and Program Planning
Tips for Working With the African American Population
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Study
References
Chapter 10 Asian American Populations
Introduction
Terminology
History of Asian Americans in the United States
Asian Americans in the United States
General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
Healing Traditions, Healers, and Healing Aids
Behavioral Risk Factors and Common Health Problems
Considerations for Health Promotion and Program Planning
Tips for Working With the Asian American Population
Summary
Review
Activities
Case Study
References
Chapter 11 European and Mediterranean American Populations
Introduction
Terminology
History of European and Mediterranean Americans in the United States
European and Mediterranean Americans in the United States
General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
History, Healing Practices, and Risk Factors for Three Subcultures
Behavior Risk Factors and Prevalent Health Problems for European and Mediterranean Americans
Tips for Working With European and Mediterranean American Populations
Summary
Review
Activity
Case Studies
References
Chapter 12 Nonethnic Cultures
Introduction
Introduction to the “Culture of People Suffering Discrimination”
History of Gay Americans in the United States
Introduction to People With Disabilities
Introduction to the Culture of Commerce
Consumers
Farmworkers
Introduction to People Who Are Recent Immigrants or Refugees
Summary
Review
Activities
Case Study
References
UNIT III Looking Ahead
Chapter 13 Closing the Gap: Strategies for Eliminating Health Disparities
Strategies for Reducing or Eliminating Health Disparities
Summary
Review
Activities
Case Study
References
Glossary
Index