Health Disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native Populations

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What is a key benefit of enlisting members of the indigenous community to provide healthcare?

They are immune to mental health challenges

They have better access to modern healthcare facilities

They are more likely to be economically affluent

They can bridge the gap between local practices and modern healthcare (correct)

Why is it important for mental health providers to come from within the community?

They are less likely to diagnose behavioral health conditions

They are not affected by structural discrimination

They have intimate knowledge of local cultures and customs (correct)

They can charge lower fees for their services

What is a significant finding regarding psychiatric disorders within the American Native/Alaskan Indigenous community?

70% of AN/AI Men and Women do not meet criteria for psychiatric disorders

Men are less likely to meet criteria for psychiatric disorders than women

63% of AN/AI Women meet criteria for a lifetime psychiatric disorder (correct)

Only 10% of the youth population has been diagnosed with a lifetime behavioral health condition

What is a potential consequence of untreated mental health/substance abuse conditions within indigenous communities?

Development of downstream medical conditions like hypertension and liver cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

How are indigenous communities affected by climate change, based on the text?

Exposure to air pollution can worsen respiratory conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in providing culturally competent care to indigenous communities?

Enlisting members of the indigenous community for care provision Signup and view all the answers

Why can treating mental health/substance abuse conditions be beneficial in preventing medical consequences in the indigenous communities?

To prevent downstream medical conditions like hypertension and liver cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a direct link to many behavioral disorders affecting indigenous communities, as mentioned in the text?

Structural discrimination and economic inequity Signup and view all the answers

How many Native Americans approximately live in the United States according to the U.S Census Bureau?

About 6-7 million Signup and view all the answers

What are some impacts of air pollution mentioned in the text that can affect indigenous communities?

Exposure to dust and wildfire smoke Signup and view all the answers

What are some contemporary reasons for the health disparities faced by Native American and Alaska Native populations?

Communication barriers, lack of diversity in the healthcare workforce, and lack of insurance coverage Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Native American and Alaska Native communities' cultural conceptions of health and healing?

Focus on spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental well-being Signup and view all the answers

Why could seeking mental health services be stigmatized within Native American and Alaska Native communities?

Historical stigma and cultural beliefs around seeking mental health help Signup and view all the answers

In what way do the healing practices of Native American and Alaska Native cultures differ from Western culture?

Emphasis on daily wellness practices and traditional healers Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the uniqueness and diversity of American Indian/Alaska Native cultures?

Approximately 600 distinct AN/AI cultures with unique practices Signup and view all the answers

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