Multicultural Health
Author | : Lois A. Ritter |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781284021028 |
ISBN-13 | : 1284021025 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Unit I: The Foundations: Introduction to multicultural health -- Theories and models related to multicultural health -- Worldview and health decisions -- Complementary and alternative medicine -- Religion, rituals and health -- Communication and health promotion in diverse societies. Unit II: Specific Cultural Groups: Hispanic and Latino American populations -- American Indian and Alaskan Native populations -- African American populations -- Asian American populations -- European and Mediterranean American populations -- Nonethnic cultures. Unit III: Looking Ahead: Closing the gap: strategies for eliminating health disparities.