1) Dominant culture & sub‐culture influences and trends in American Health &
Wellness – The Emerging populations.
Hispanic/Latino cultures Culture & related health issues or diseases
- Heart disease, HIV/AIDS, stroke & diabetes
- & women have higher incidence & mortality for stomach cancer
Asian American/Pacific Islander cultures& related health issues or diseases (e.g. family decision-maker)
- Some carry diseases from their home countries, and they may now experience new diseases b/c of their new
lifestyle and living conditions (however, AAPIs are more likely to be healthier than Whites and other ethnic groups.
Asian women have highest life expectancy (85.5) among all ethnic groups in the United States
o Factors threaten their health: language/cultural barriers, lack of health insurance, and fear of transportation
o Cancers, heart disease, stroke, unintentional injuries, and diabetes are the top 5 leading causes of death
o High risk factors for COPD, hepatitis B, HIV/AIDs, smoking, tuberculosis, liver diseases
o Women are less likely to die from breast cancer, death rates are lower compared to the other ethnic groups, but
AAPIs are three times more likely to have stomach cancer compared with non-Hispanic whites
o Lower rate of hypertension, overweight, less likely to be current cigarrete users compared with white adults.
- Older family members are usually respected and have authority that is often unquestioned
o Among Filipinos, calling older persons by their first names is a sign of disrespect
o Oldest male family member often id the decision maker and spokesperson
o Authorities and professionals are usually respected in the Asian American communities (Physicians and their
recommendations are powerful and highly respected and valued) may avoid showing their disagreements with the
recommendations of health care professionals Health care providers need to recognize that lack of disagreement
with recommended treatments or therapies does not mean that the Asian American patient and family agree with or
will abide by the treatment recommendations.
- Barriers that prevent AAPIs are: sexually related issues are taboo topics and considered private matter that
should not be discussed with other persons except the spouse (Women may feel it is embarrassing to discuss sex
with physician or receive some form of physical examination)
2
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller HIGHSCORE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
