HPV awareness among American Indian young adults: implications for health education.
This study conducted focus groups among American Indian college students in the Southwest to assess HPV awareness. Fifty-three students participated in the study. Grounded Theory analysis identified common themes. Females reported greater awareness, knowledge and perceived severity of HPV. Frequent misunderstandings about HPV were observed. Males, adolescents and young adults were recommended as intervention targets, with schools and healthcare visits as preferred avenues for education. Recommendations for developing and implementing culturally-competent HPV educational programs for American Indian adolescents and young ad...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Attitudes towards male circumcision among Chinese and its implications.
Authors: Jia L, Hawley SR, Zhang X
Abstract
Routine male circumcision (RMC) has been found effective in preventing HIV infection in Africa; at the same time, incidence of HIV infection has been rising in China. Hence, RMC may be a possible means by which Chinese nationals could address increasing HIV infection rates. A focus group study was conducted to explore perceptions of RMC among mainland Chinese nationals. The results indicated that 1) 90% of participants considered RMC to be an unfamiliar and culturally sensitive topic; 2) 80% felt that being uncircumcised had not created significant health drawbac...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Breast cancer fear in African American breast cancer survivors.
Authors: Gibson LM, Thomas S, Parker V, Mayo R, Wetsel MA
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe breast cancer fear according to phase of survivorship, determine whether breast cancer fear levels differed among survivorship phases, and determine the relationship between fear and age in African-American breast cancer survivors. The study utilized secondary data analysis from the study, Inner Resources as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being in AABCS. A new subscale entitled, "Breast Cancer Fear" was adapted from the Psychological Well Being Subscale by Ferrell and Grant. There was no significa...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Dietary acculturation in Asian Americans.
Authors: Serafica RC
Abstract
The purpose of this literature review is to promote a better understanding of the construct of dietary acculturation in recent years and how it affects dietary intake of Asian-American population. Four databases were searched simultaneously using the following key terms: Asian-Americans, dietary practices, eating habits, and dietary acculturation. A total of seven articles were relevant and met the inclusion criteria. The findings from these studies of dietary acculturation in Asian Americans are generally in agreement with other dietary acculturation research conducted in non...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Comparison of adolescents' HIV/AIDS knowledge and self-efficacy across two cultures.
This study examines the effectiveness of a HIV/AIDS peer education program, Teens for AIDS Prevention (TAP) in two cultures. A convenience sample of 287 (American and Nepalese) 9th grade students participated in the study. It was found that HIV/AIDS knowledge scores were significantly higher among American adolescents than their Nepalese counterparts only at pre-intervention. American adolescents had significantly higher self-efficacy scores than Nepalese adolescents both at pre-intervention and post-intervention. Adolescent peer education programs could be used to improve adolescent HIV/AIDS knowledge and self-efficacy fo...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Health inequalities: promoting policy changes in utilizing transformation development by empowering African American communities in reducing health disparities.
Authors: Kennedy BR
Abstract
Social inequalities in the United States resulted in negative health outcomes for the African Americans. Their stressful living conditions of poverty, discrimination, racism, abuse and rejection from American society contribute to their negative health outcomes. The lifestyles of African Americans have been influenced by poverty and prior injustices, which have molded their worldview of health and illness. Dr. Martin Luther King, national civil rights leader, brought about social change with much prayer; however, he went a step further with collective gatherings to include the ...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
International study tours: an avenue for personal growth.
This article consists of four integral parts of a complex process leading to successful implementation of international study tours. Our role as faculty members, in the development of these study tours, began with the proactive, reflective practice of examining our cultural experiences, perceptions, and understandings of our cultural knowledge, dispositions, and skills. Through these tours, educators from other countries and cultures come to The University of Montana and experience a collaboration of ideas and acquire a better understanding of education in the United States. To be successful these study tours need to go be...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Gulf Arab women's transition to motherhood.
CONCLUSION: As Gulf Arab new mothers made the transition to motherhood, four implications for international nursing practice emerged: 1) patient teaching to help relieve anxiety, fears, and uncertainty, 2) facilitation of mother/baby relationships, 3) family-centered care, and 4) the importance of cultural/religious beliefs and practices to new mothers.
PMID: 24575592 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity)
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Cultural safety assessment of an urban Canadian hospital.
Authors: Gurm BK, Cheema J
Abstract
Canada continues to grow as a multicultural country but the number of people employed in healthcare does not reflect the increasing population diversity. In addition there are no set Canadian standards in providing Culturally Safe health services. Hence, there may be a lack of safe cultural practices when communicating with patients and/or colleagues. The purpose of this survey study was to determine if there is inconsistency between the written and practiced policy on cultural safety in an urban hospital on the west coast of British Columbia. The study examined whether ...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
A descriptive study in American Samoa: services for people with disabilities.
Authors: Uehara DL, Tua-Tupuola T
Abstract
State agency service providers of persons with disabilities were surveyed and interviewed in American Samoa to describe and understand the level of services offered within the federal mandates and cultural context. Responses to the survey indicated that a majority of consumers do not request services or complete the application forms themselves. The interviews revealed an important aspect that was overlooked from the initial stages of the study: Many service providers did not have a conceptual understanding of self-determination as defined within a western context...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Context, health, and cultural competence: nurse managed health care centers serving the community.
Authors: Waite R, Nardi D, Killian P
Abstract
Millions of newly insured people from diverse backgrounds and vulnerable communities will seek additional healthcare with the passage of the Affordable Care Act. APNs working in federally qualified community-based health care centers will need to respond to the challenge of providing integrated health care services. APNs approach to practice will need to include principles that address social justice, cultural competence, quality assessments, and evaluative strategies to ensure effective delivery of care. Shifting patient population demographics and the need to...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Cultural differences in family communication about inherited cancer: implications for cancer genetics research.
Authors: Etchegary H, Potter B, Perrier C, Wilson B
Abstract
It is widely accepted that clinical genetic services should provide culturally competent service to clients. However, systematic research is needed on the cultural meanings of heredity, family cancer, and family communication about inherited risk in order to move towards culturally competent cancer genetic services. Cultural differences in how families communicate about inherited risk is a particularly important, but neglected, research focus. The purpose of this paper is to: (1) review extant literature on cultural differences in family communic...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Health disparities: what can we do?
Authors: Edwards K
PMID: 24855807 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity)
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
In memorian. Carol A. "Pat" Patsdaughter, PhD, CNE, ACRN.
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PMID: 24855808 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity)
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
"Take your own path": minority leaders encountering and overcoming barriers in cultural community centers.
Authors: Flores KL, Matkin GS
Abstract
Minority leaders face workplace issues not experienced by white leaders including lack of support, discrimination, racism, and stereotyping. The purpose of this study was to explore how racial/ethnic minority leaders encountered and overcame barriers as leaders of cultural community centers. Three racial/ethnic minority executive directors of cultural community centers located in a Midwestern city were interviewed and their responses were hand-coded to develop themes. Six themes emerged from this process: finding "inspiration", "developing thick skin", "stereotypes", ...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
