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Which ethnic group is the largest and fastest growing population in the US?
What is ethnicity?
A social group with shared traits.
What is religion?
An organized system of beliefs.
What is spirituality?
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The components of cultural assessment include ______.
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What are attributes of effective health communication? (Select all that apply)
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What are fotonovelas?
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What does the health belief model focus on?
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What is perceived susceptibility?
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What does perceived severity refer to?
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What are perceived benefits?
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What are perceived barriers?
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What are cues to action?
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What is self-efficacy?
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The PRECEDE-PROCEED model includes ______.
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What are the PRECEDE planning steps?
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What does religious belief influence in healthcare?
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What is a ritual?
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How does religious practice influence healthcare?
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What does personalistic refer to in terms of health?
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Study Notes
Demographics of Ethnic Groups in the US
- Hispanics represent the largest and fastest growing ethnic population.
- Blacks are identified as the second largest ethnic group.
Ethnicity
- Defined as a social group sharing common traits.
- Religion involves organized systems of beliefs.
Religion
- Organized belief systems supporting individual spiritual needs.
Spirituality
- Encompasses beliefs in something greater than one's existence, involving transcendence.
Components of Cultural Assessment
- Elements include heritage, health practices, communication, family roles, nutrition, pregnancy, and spirituality.
- Emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive, appropriate, and competent care.
Attributes of Effective Health Communication
- Raises awareness of health risks while providing solutions.
- Motivates individuals positively and helps them locate care/support.
- Enhances demand for appropriate health services and informs complex health choices.
- Influences public health agendas and promotes positive social changes.
Latino Mass Media
- Fotonovelas are comics with illustrations instead of text.
- Promotores act as community health promoters.
Health Belief Model
- Examines individual attitudes and beliefs to explain and predict health behaviors.
- Assesses personal costs and benefits of adopting health behaviors.
Perceived Susceptibility
- Refers to an individual's risk of acquiring a health condition.
Perceived Severity
- Concerns feelings about the seriousness of contracting or leaving an illness untreated.
Perceived Benefits
- Reflects the believed effectiveness of strategies aimed at reducing illness threats.
Perceived Barriers
- Describes potential negative consequences associated with taking a health action.
Cues to Action
- Refers to triggers, whether bodily or environmental, that prompt health actions.
Self-Efficacy
- The belief in one's ability to successfully execute a health behavior.
PRECEDE-PROCEED Model
- A structured approach to health behavior change incorporating predisposing, reinforcing, and enabling factors.
- Factors include knowledge, attitudes, environmental influences, and consequences of behavior.
PRECEDE Planning Steps
- Involve social assessment, epidemiological assessment, educational and ecological diagnosis, and policy assessment.
PROCEED Planning Steps
- Encompass implementation, process evaluation, impact evaluation, and outcome evaluation.
Religious Beliefs Influence on Healthcare
- Religious individuals tend to exhibit healthier behavioral patterns, such as lower smoking rates.
- Religion may impact physical activity levels and decisions on life-prolonging treatments.
- Some beliefs may restrict healthcare access based on faith in divine control.
Rituals Definition and Understanding
- Rituals consist of structured actions with symbolic meanings; not all rituals are linked to a specific religion.
Religious Practices Influence on Healthcare
- Religious participation correlates with healthier behaviors, reduced depression rates, and enhanced marital stability.
Personalistic Beliefs
- Illness can be seen as a result of intentional actions by supernatural or superhuman agents.
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Explore the sociocultural factors influencing health and healthcare in the U.S. This quiz covers important concepts such as demographics, ethnicity, and the role of religion in shaping health outcomes. Understand how these elements contribute to the overall healthcare landscape.
