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Which factor most significantly contributes to the increased risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19 among racialized groups?
Which factor most significantly contributes to the increased risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19 among racialized groups?
- Systematic disparities in healthcare access and socioeconomic factors (correct)
- Genetic predispositions specific to racialized groups
- Higher rates of smoking and alcohol consumption
- Lower levels of health awareness and preventative care practices
What structural change does Hornosty suggest is required to improve healthcare in a racially and culturally diverse society?
What structural change does Hornosty suggest is required to improve healthcare in a racially and culturally diverse society?
- Providing language interpretation services in all healthcare settings
- Implementing mandatory cultural sensitivity training for all healthcare providers
- Increasing the number of healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds
- Reforming policies and systems to address inequities and promote culturally competent care (correct)
How does racism affect health and access to care?
How does racism affect health and access to care?
- Racism has no impact on health outcomes or healthcare access.
- Racism shapes health behaviors, increases stress, and limits access to healthcare. (correct)
- Racism increases access to specialized medical treatments.
- Racism only affects mental health, not physical well-being.
What is one of the main cultural barrier that leads some immigrant women to underutilize preventive health services?
What is one of the main cultural barrier that leads some immigrant women to underutilize preventive health services?
Why is the collection of race-based data considered important in Canada?
Why is the collection of race-based data considered important in Canada?
Which of the following best captures the meaning of social determinants of health?
Which of the following best captures the meaning of social determinants of health?
According to Hornosty, what impact do cultural beliefs have on health-related behaviors?
According to Hornosty, what impact do cultural beliefs have on health-related behaviors?
What is a key reason why Black women in Canada are more likely to give birth preterm?
What is a key reason why Black women in Canada are more likely to give birth preterm?
How does racism affect access to preventative health care?
How does racism affect access to preventative health care?
Which statement best captures the main idea regarding health and illness in the context of ethnocultural diversity?
Which statement best captures the main idea regarding health and illness in the context of ethnocultural diversity?
What is the importance of understanding social determinants of health in addressing health disparities?
What is the importance of understanding social determinants of health in addressing health disparities?
How do cultural beliefs shape how people understand symptoms?
How do cultural beliefs shape how people understand symptoms?
What is a potential outcome when culturally appropriate care is not provided?
What is a potential outcome when culturally appropriate care is not provided?
What aspect of diversity is highlighted by Peggy McIntosh's work on white privilege?
What aspect of diversity is highlighted by Peggy McIntosh's work on white privilege?
What does institutional racism refer to in the context of healthcare?
What does institutional racism refer to in the context of healthcare?
What is the significance of the term 'racialization'?
What is the significance of the term 'racialization'?
How does racism influence health outcomes?
How does racism influence health outcomes?
What is a culturally appropriate approach to healthcare?
What is a culturally appropriate approach to healthcare?
Which of the following factors contributes most to the increased rates of HIV in Black communities?
Which of the following factors contributes most to the increased rates of HIV in Black communities?
What is the main implication of understanding health and illness as socially constructed concepts?
What is the main implication of understanding health and illness as socially constructed concepts?
Flashcards
Racialized Groups & Health
Racialized Groups & Health
Groups identified as non-white, facing systemic discrimination, often have increased risk.
Adhopia
Adhopia
Black women in the UK and US experience disproportionately high mortality rates during pregnancy and childbirth.
Hornosty
Hornosty
Refers to the provision of healthcare that acknowledges and respects the racial and cultural diversity of society; structural changes are needed to provide this.
Immigrant Health Variation
Immigrant Health Variation
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Institutional Racism
Institutional Racism
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Beyond Western Medicine
Beyond Western Medicine
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Key Concepts by Hornosty
Key Concepts by Hornosty
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Addressing Health Disparities
Addressing Health Disparities
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White Privilege
White Privilege
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Study Notes
- Racialized groups face a greater risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19.
- Black women in the UK and US are more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth.
- Black women in Canada are more likely to give birth preterm.
- There is a need to collect more race-based data in Canada.
- Amin's story looks at John River, a Canadian rapper.
- Black communities experience higher rates of HIV.
- The provision of health care in a racially and culturally diverse society requires structural change.
- Health and illness are socially constructed.
- Culturally competent health care is favoured by Hornosty.
- Racism, racialization, and social exclusion are defined by Hornosty.
- Racism shapes health behaviours, stress levels, economic deprivation, and access to health care and preventative health care.
- The health of immigrants varies over time.
- Refugees face several challenges.
- Peggy McIntosh is an academic that discusses White Privilege.
- Institutional racism exists.
- Culturally appropriate care is needed, according to Hornosty.
- Cultural beliefs shape how people understand symptoms and seek help, Hornosty states.
- Some groups have an understanding of health that goes beyond Western medicine, such as the role of spirituality.
- Newcomer women have specific needs.
- Cultural barriers lead some immigrant women to underutilize important health care services, such as pap smears.
- It is important to understand:
- Social determinants of health
- Racial disparities in health outcomes
- Better policy is needed to address disparities in accessing health care and health outcomes.
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