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CULTURAL HEALTH BELIEF SYSTEMS: Hispanic/Latino

August 2015

Prepared by: Mrs. Lee Serralta McElveen

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LETS DEFINE:Hispanic/Latino:

What is Correct?

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POPULATION IN SOUTH CAROLINAHispanic

Ranks # 1 in Growth among all the US

Total in SC: 235,682

Total Percent of SC Population: 5%

Source: Census 2010 Data

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DATA BREAKDOWN:Top Five Hispanic Groups

MexicoPuerto RicoCubaDominican RepublicCentral America:Costa Rica

Source: Census 2010 Data

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CLASSIFICATIONS

1. Hispanic : They have lived in the US for many generations and have US citizenship.

2. Hispanic -Foreign Born: Came to the US with proper documentation and they have either a VISA, Permanent Resident card but are not US Citizens. They are authorized to work and live in the US for a designated period of time.

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CLASSIFICATIONS3. Hispanic: Came to US with proper documentation but their documentation has expired and are no longer authorized to remain in the US. They are now undocumented.

4. Hispanic : Came to the US without proper documentation and are not authorized to be here in the US.

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CHALLENGES LanguageNavigating US Healthcare SystemStatusLaws Federal and StateSubstandard WagesDisparitiesIdentity IssuesPovertyCultural Beliefs

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HEALTH CAREFactors that influence health/health care:Socioeconomic StatusIncomeEducationCultural FactorsLanguageBeliefsValuesTraditionsEnvironmentBeliefs about the illnessGeneticsPsychosocial factors

http://www.cancer.org Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanics/Latinos 2012-2014

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CULTURAL BELIEFSLETS TAKE A LOOK AT THE ROLE OF THE : FAMILY COMMUNITY RELIGION PHARMACIST PHYSICIAN AND STAFF ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS ILLNESS

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ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN HEALTH CAREHispanic

Familismo: A term used to express very close family unity in the Latino culture.In sickness: All family members and extended family members are part of the treatment and recuperation process.Visitation: Includes many family members and close friends. Very important in recovery.Role of Elders: Respeto given, hierarchy (age), gender.

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ROLE OF RELIGIONHispanic:Strong views on medical treatment- to include Miracles

Religious practices and beliefs

Curanderos

Yerbalistas

End of Life Decisions-May be resistant to end life support

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ROLE OF PHARMACIST Hispanic views:Seen as a medical advisorGreatly respectedPharmacist will establish relationship with members of the communityIn some countries pharmacist will provide medications without having to have a prescription.Hispanics will use a combination of medications and natural remedies as treatment.

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PHYSICIANS AND OFFICE VISITSHispanic:

Country Of Origin experience may influence US experience. Personalismo: Establish interpersonal relationships with staff.Respeto: Value in the Hispanic family but also shown towards the professional even though may not agree with his opinion .Usage of Name: Identity

TIP: When greeting a patient do not jump right to the point. Take time to ask about family and make conversation.

Country of origin for Drs appointment may have had to wait all day to be seen. Not have been given good medical care. 13

EXAMPLE OF NAMELEE MARIE SERRALTA IVES

FIRSTMIDDLEFATHERS LAST NAMEMOTHERS LAST NAME

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MARRIED-NEW NAMELEE SERRALTA MCELVEEN

FIRSTFATHERS LAST NAMEMARRIED NAMEde

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HOME REMEDIES AND OTHER CULTURAL BELIEFS Hispanic:VARIES WIDELY AMONG CULTURES Curanderos: Healers

Yerbalistas: Use of Teas

Santiguar: To use oils, massage joints or areas of the body like the ankles, or other joints that need healing.

Supplemental Vitamins and Natural Foods for Healings

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SOME TERMINOLOGY USED

MAL DE OJO-EVIL EYESUSTOATAQUE DE NERVIOSEMPACHOMAL AIRE

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TIPSOUR CULTURAL BELIEFS VARY WIDELYBE SENSITIVE TO CULTURAL DIFFERENCESATTEND CULTURAL TRAININGS WHEN POSSIBLE BEST LEARNING TOOL: INTERACT IN SOCIAL SETTINGS WITH HISPANIC FAMILIESASK WHEN YOU ARE NOT SURE

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