Health Matters A Pocket Guide for Working with Diverse Cultures and Underserved Populations

Name: Health Matters A Pocket Guide for Working with Diverse Cultures and Underserved Populations
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ISBN: 9781931930208

ISBN-10: 1931930201

ISBN-13: 9781931930208

Edition: 2005

Authors: Michele Yehieli, Mark A. Grey

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This conveniently sized paperback will help health care workers to understand and be sensitive to the needs of different cultures and backgrounds.

Book details

List price: $15.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Publication date: 11/24/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 5.08" wide x 7.99" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 0.418
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



The Immigrant, Refugee, and Minority Health Care Experience in the United States


America's Changing Ethnic Landscape


Challenges for Health Care Providers and Minorities, Immigrants, and Refugees



Culturally Appropriate Health Care


Defining Culture


Categorizing Culture Groups


Cultural Communication Styles



Becoming More Culturally Appropriate: General Strategies


Guidelines for Providers


Making Health Organizations More Accommodating


Public Health Planning for Newcomer Populations


Working Effectively with Interpreters


Working with Low-Literacy Patients


Understanding Traditional Health Practices



The Cultural Communities


African Americans


The Amish


Arab Muslims


Bosnian Refugees


East African Refugees


East Asian Immigrants


Hispanics


Indians


Iranians


Jews


Native Americans


Pacific Islanders


Russians and Eastern Europeans


Southeast Asian Refugees



Resources


National Resources on Minority, Immigrant, and Refugee Health


National Resources on Minority Aging Issues


Recommended Readings on Minority, Immigrant, and Refugee Health


References and Other Resources


The Iowa Project EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities


The Iowa Center for Immigrant Leadership and Integration


About the Authors