A Concept Analysis of Health in Spanish-Speaking Populations Concept Perceived health in Spanish-speaking populations has been studied using the English language. There needs to be studies on the perceived health of the Spanish-speaking population in their words. The use of Spanish-speaking data collectors is needed to get Spanish-speaking communities own perspectives on their health needs and to examine the concept of health in Spanish-speaking populations. The aim of this paper is to examine
According to the Census Bureau (2000), the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (APPI) population is among the fastest growing population in the United States. The Institute of Medicine (Ulmer, McFadden, & Nerenz, 2009) along with the U.S. Census Bureau (2000) described that Asian American is someone who identifies him/herself as having origins in any of the original countries of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent. In addition, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander is someone
Barriers Hispanic immigrants living in American are regularly faced with communication problems. When one’s native culture varies from the norm they are often the one expected to eliminate the disparity. Language barriers present for the Hispanic population living in America and their physical therapists can cause significant problems, not only for communication in general but also for diagnosis and treatment. In order to overcome communication barriers in the field of physical therapy, providers
the health market, unaffordable prices of buying a healthier nutritious food, and the means of travel to get to the market. Chaufan, Davis, & Constantino (2011), noted that disproportionate risk is caused by living conditions, because living conditions are not natural facts but rather the product of policy decision distributing societal benefits and burdens. The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes health and lifestyle education programs can be useful in reducing the incidence but only for a limited time
experienced by the consumers of old growth redwood products. Local governments and populations, even if they are concerned by these problems, do not have mechanisms available to compel these comp... ... middle of paper ... ...rom the indigenous lifestyle how to remain in balance with the environment, by recognizing that what goes around, comes around. California has been trashed in an attempt to extract resources, grow population, and discard waste beyond the land's capacity. Efforts to save resources
Obesity among Hispanic Latino women between the ages of twenty and sixty-four years old is a current health disparity in the United States. Nutrition, physical activity and obesity are one of the twelve leading health indicators categorized as significant public health issues by Healthy People 2020. Obesity is classified as anyone who exceeds body mass index (BMI) of thirty. According to Women’s Health, three in four Latino women are overweight or obese ("Overweight and obesity," 2010). Compared
D., & Larson, E. (2012). Parental health literacy, knowledge and beliefs regarding upper respiratory infections (URI) in an urban Latino immigrant population. Journal of Urban Health, 89(5), 848-860. This article discussed the topic of low health literacy among parents who are recent immigrants and/or non-native English speakers. The article also included health literacy in terms of upper respiratory infections affecting children among this population. Health literacy was a concept defined by the
where we currently stand on this rapidly modernizing world. As Americans, it is apparent to all that others revere our diversified culture for its distinctiveness in acceptance of different racial, religious and ethical differences amongst our population. American culture has graciously adapted many traditions, beliefs, and ethnicities guaranteeing a freedom to form opposing interests and viewpoints of our own, while still expressing unity and solidarity. While Cuba seeks conformity, and grants
of what they are entitled to in the first place. Mexican migrant workers who are employed in Ontario are covered under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ontario Health Insurance Plan. Migrant workers also entitled to Employment Insurance and Canadian Pension Plan because of the income taxes that they pay. There are some restrictions that migrant workers face such as they are not eligible for regular
all cultures represented in the population of our clients. Our services are easy to access and anyone seeking help are provided effective service or assisted in finding the right