Multicultural Health

Title page
Copyright Page
Contents
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
UNIT I The Foundations
	Chapter 1 Introduction to Multicultural Health
		Key Concepts and Terms
		Diversity Within the United States
		Cultural Adaptation
		Health Disparities
		Causes of Health Disparities
		Legal Protections for Ethnic Minorities
		Personal Health Decisions
		Ethical Considerations
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Study
		References
	Chapter 2 Theories and Models Related to Multicultural Health
		Theories of Health and Illness
		Pathways to Care
		Cultural Competence
		Promoting Cultural Competence
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Study
		References
	Chapter 3 Worldview and Health Decisions
		Worldview
		Worldview and Medical Decisions
		Worldview and Response to Illness
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Study
		References
	Chapter 4 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
		History of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
		Complementary and Alternative Health Care Modalities
		Laws Affecting Cultural Practices and Health
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Study
		References
	Chapter 5 Religion, Rituals, and Health
		Religion in the United States
		Religion and Health Behaviors
		Religion and Health Outcomes
		Religion and Well-Being
		Rituals
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Study
		References
	Chapter 6 Communication and Health Promotion in Diverse Societies
		Health Communication
		Delivering Your Health Message
		Printed Materials
		Public Health Programs
		Evaluating Your Multicultural Health Program
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Study
		References
UNIT II Specific Cultural Groups
	Chapter 7 Hispanic and Latino American Populations
		Introduction
		Terminology
		History of Hispanics in the United States
		General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
		Healing Traditions, Healers, and Healing Aids
		Behavioral Risk Factors and Common Health Problems
		Considerations for Health Promotion and Program Planning
		Tips for Working With the Hispanic Population
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Study
		References
	Chapter 8 American Indian and Alaskan Native Populations
		Introduction
		Terminology
		History of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States
		American Indian and Alaskan Native Populations in the United States
		American Indian and Alaskan Native General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
		Healing Traditions, Healers, and Healing Aids
		Behavior Risk Factors and Prevalent Health Problems
		Considerations for Health Promotion and Program Planning
		Tips for Working With American Indian and Alaskan Native Populations
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Study
		References
	Chapter 9 African American Populations
		Introduction
		Terminology
		History of African Americans in the United States
		African Americans in the United States
		General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
		Healing Traditions
		Behavior Risk Factors and Prevalent Health Problems
		Considerations for Health Promotion and Program Planning
		Tips for Working With the African American Population
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Study
		References
	Chapter 10 Asian American Populations
		Introduction
		Terminology
		History of Asian Americans in the United States
		Asian Americans in the United States
		General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
		Healing Traditions, Healers, and Healing Aids
		Behavioral Risk Factors and Common Health Problems
		Considerations for Health Promotion and Program Planning
		Tips for Working With the Asian American Population
		Summary
		Review
		Activities
		Case Study
		References
	Chapter 11 European and Mediterranean American Populations
		Introduction
		Terminology
		History of European and Mediterranean Americans in the United States
		European and Mediterranean Americans in the United States
		General Philosophy About Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance
		History, Healing Practices, and Risk Factors for Three Subcultures
		Behavior Risk Factors and Prevalent Health Problems for European and Mediterranean Americans
		Tips for Working With European and Mediterranean American Populations
		Summary
		Review
		Activity
		Case Studies
		References
	Chapter 12 Nonethnic Cultures
		Introduction
		Introduction to the “Culture of People Suffering Discrimination”
		History of Gay Americans in the United States
		Introduction to People With Disabilities
		Introduction to the Culture of Commerce
		Consumers
		Farmworkers
		Introduction to People Who Are Recent Immigrants or Refugees
		Summary
		Review
		Activities
		Case Study
		References
UNIT III Looking Ahead
	Chapter 13 Closing the Gap: Strategies for Eliminating Health Disparities
		Strategies for Reducing or Eliminating Health Disparities
		Summary
		Review
		Activities
		Case Study
		References
Glossary
Index