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Morbidity and Functional Status

WebFigure 5: Mobility and Self-Care Limitations (see below) American Indian males over 65 reported higher proportions of diabetes (1.5 times), gallbladder disease (1.4 times), and …

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Health Beliefs and Behaviors: Basic Logic of Health and …

WebThe basic logic of health and illness consists of prevention (avoiding inappropriate behavior that leads to imbalance) and curing (restoring balance); it is a system oriented to …

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Illness Causes & Interventions

WebA natural illness is a result of a physical cause, such as infection, disease, weather, and other environmental factors. Treatments of natural illnesses emphasize the uses of …

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Adult Health Issues: Experience with Cardiovascular …

WebHmong American adults have had difficulties understanding and responding to chronic cardio-vascular disease (CVD) [that includes diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension …

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Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Older Adults

WebThis module presents available information about elders who identify themselves as Native Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islander, including Samoans, Tongans, Micronesians, and …

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Cultural Beliefs and Practices: Other Influences

WebYin/Yang. General laws of opposing forces. Yin (female, negative energy, cold) and Yang (male, positive energy, hot). Illness results from imbalance of these forces. Foods are …

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Tips for Clinicians: Communication

WebThe interpreter must be able to speak the elders and families’ dialect (White Hmong or Green Hmong), and ideally should be of the same sex as the person who is the focus of …

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Culturally Appropriate Geriatric Care: Promoting Cross-Cultural

WebNine Aspects that Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding. Assessing and providing culturally competent care is challenging and rewarding. The Healing by Heart Model of Culturally …

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Clinical Assessment Domains: Physical Examination and

WebInitial screening using the Dexa Scan should begin between the ages of 60 – 64 for women with a high risk of developing osteoporosis or fracture. Repeat screening every 2 years …

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Tips for Clinicians: Patient and Family Education

WebHealth care programs should not focus on individual health in isolation of the family (Frye, 1995). It is recommended that education programs support the interdependence of the …

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Korean American Older Adults

WebDescription. This module presents information that is available related to health status and health care of elders from Korean backgrounds in the U.S. It includes some background …

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Culturally Appropriate Geriatric Care: Fund of Knowledge

WebMany Korean immigrants use Korean traditional health practices for example the practice of traditional medicine called Han bang.Four common treatment methods include: ch’im …

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Culturally Appropriate Geriatric Care: Delivery of Care

WebPreventive care is increasingly being promoted to improve the health of Vietnamese people especially as they age. According to the Public Health Functions Steering Committee, it …

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Chinese American Older Adults

WebThis module is designed to provide information to increase the health care provider’s awareness of specific cultural, racial, ethnic, and tribal influences on health and health …

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