Prevalence and Severity of Symptoms in a Sample of African Americans and White Participants.
Authors: Taneja I, So S, Stewart JM, Evans M, Jason LA
Abstract
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2013), African Americans have a substantially greater prevalence of a range of health conditions when compared to other racial or ethnic groups. Many of these conditions have been attributed to the historical and contemporary social and economic disparities faced by the African American community. While many health conditions occur at a higher rate in African Americans, it is unclear whether there are specific symptom clusters that may also be more prevalent in African Americans as a...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Improving Ethnocultural Empathy in Healthcare Students through a Targeted Intervention.
This study is the first to examine whether an intervention specifically designed to improve students' understanding of racial groups discordant from their own actually improves empathy and communication. Results from this pilot study support that controlled trials are warranted.
PMID: 26245011 [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 Health Practices of Migrant Seasonal Farmworkers.
This study explored culturally related health practices among Hispanic migrant seasonal farmworkers. In this cross-sectional qualitative study, six Hispanic migrant seasonal farmworkers from southeastern Michigan farms were interviewed. Four major themes emerged from the study. Financial and employment limitations, rather than folk health care practices, were more likely to influence use of professional care systems. There was limited use of folk healers and culturally-related practices, primarily due to lack of access. Results may be used to identify needs and develop culturally appropriate programs and services to improv...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
The effect of a culturally tailored substance abuse prevention intervention with plains indian adolescents.
CONCLUSIONS: The Native Talking Circle Intervention based on tribal-specific values and beliefs was shown to be effective with substance abuse/use at-risk NAI Plains tribal adolescents.
PMID: 26288906 [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
Post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) in arab american refugee and recent immigrant women.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) IN ARAB AMERICAN REFUGEE AND RECENT IMMIGRANT WOMEN.
J Cult Divers. 2015;22(1):9-14
Authors: Kulwicki A, Ballout S
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 co...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Acculturation as a predictor of health promoting and lifestyle practices of arab americans: a descriptive study.
ACCULTURATION AS A PREDICTOR OF HEALTH PROMOTING AND LIFESTYLE PRACTICES OF ARAB AMERICANS: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY.
J Cult Divers. 2015;22(1):15-22
Authors: Jadalla AA, Hattar M, Schubert CC
Abstract
A cross-sectional descriptive study was done using the Acculturation Rating scale of Arab Americans-II, and the Health Promotion and Lifestyle Profile II to assess the relationship between acculturation and health promotion practices among Arab Americans. Findings showed that attraction to American culture was the most important predictor of physical activity; whereas attraction to Arabi...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
A grounded theory study of the process used to negotiate condom use among african-american women: review of the literature.
A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY OF THE PROCESS USED TO NEGOTIATE CONDOM USE AMONG AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE.
J Cult Divers. 2015;22(1):23-9
Authors: Hunter TS, Tilley DS
Abstract
This review of the literature identifies themes, variable, goals, and gaps in the literature related to HIV and AIDS among African American women. Black Feminist Epistemology and symbolic interactionism are used as a theoretical perspective and philosophical framework to examine experiences and social behaviors of African-American women and to guide and framework to explain the findings fro...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Migratory implications for coronary heart disease risk prevention in asian indians: evidence from the leading health indicators.
ConclusionCONCLUSIONAsian Indians have an increased risk of CHD. Culturally sensitive strategies that recognise the effects of migration and extend beyond the health sector should be developed to target lifestyle changes in this high risk population.
PMID: 26288910 [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
Low BACK PAIN BELIEFS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH Low BACK PAIN-RELATED DISABILITY IN NURSES WORKING IN MAINLAND CHINA AND IN AUSTRALIA.
Authors: Tan BK, Smith A, O'Sullivan P, Chen G, Burnett A
Abstract
Beliefs held about low back pain (LBP) can influence treatment outcomes and the development of LBP-related disability. Beliefs are shaped by cultural norms but few cross-cultural studies have been done. This cross-sectional study investigated the back pain beliefs and their associations with disability in 109 Chinese nurses and 165 Australian Caucasian nurses. Chinese nurses held more pessimistic views about the consequences of LBP than the Australian and those with LBP held higher level of fear avoidance beliefs and had higher disability t...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
OVERCOMING BARRIERS To DIVERSITY IN CHIROPRACTIC PATIENT AND PRACTITIONER POPULATIONS: A COMMENTARY.
Authors: Young KJ
Abstract
Increasing the diversity of practitioner and patient populations has been identified as a worthy goal in the chiropractic profession, which has predominantly white male practitioners and white female patients in the USA. Toward that end, 'diversity' has been the topic of several papers and was the theme of a 2012 conference of chiropractic educators. However, generally just the microcosm of the interactions of practitioners with patients or teachers with students has been discussed. The macrocosm of larger societal issues and government policies has not been broached. Examples of...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Promoting cancer screening among rural african americans: a social network approach.
PROMOTING CANCER SCREENING AMONG RURAL AFRICAN AMERICANS: A SOCIAL NETWORK APPROACH.
J Cult Divers. 2015;22(3):88-94
Authors: Tang L, Mieskowski LM, Oliver JS, Eichorst MK, Allen RS
Abstract
Obstacles that prevent rural African Americans (AAs) from regularly engaging in cancer screening were explored, and a theoretical approach was formulated utilizing social networks as a culturally sensitive form of health promotion. Disparities in cancer morbidity and mortality continue to exist between AAs and Caucasians in the United States. Often rural dwellers are further disadvantaged beca...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Hapag Kainan: Dietary Consumption of Fat, Sugar, Fruits and Vegetables Among Filipino Americans.
This study advances the limited body of knowledge on the dietary practices of FAs in the US.
PMID: 26647488 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity)
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Developing and implementing a cultural awareness workshop for nurse practitioners.
DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A CULTURAL AWARENESS WORKSHOP FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS.
J Cult Divers. 2015;22(3):105-13
Authors: Elminowski NS
Abstract
The results of a needs assessment showed that nurse practitioners want additional education on culture and related concepts. Subsequently, a 3-hour cultural education workshop was developed to address this need. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact and effectiveness of a cultural education workshop on the participant's cultural knowledge and cultural competency resulting from the application of that knowledge. Eighteen ...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - December 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
