Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable Population Paper
Introduction
The vulnerable population chosen for this paper is Haitian immigrants. Topics of discussion will include description of the population, significant problems related to their vulnerability, related health and social problems, an evaluation of adequant of current strategies to break the cycle of vulnerability, ethical implications of current strategies, and proposed community and public health nursing interventions in roles of manager, advocate, teacher, caregiver and researcher.
Description of the Selected Population
Significance of Problems Related to its Vulnerability, Local and National Statistics (if relevant)
Related Health and Social Problems For centuries people have migrated to the United States (U.S.) seeking a better way of life and for its promised freedom. America is considered a melting pot due to its overwhelming abundance of immigrants and their cultures and beliefs. Although the influx of immigrants to the U.S. may cause some challenges and controversies, it keeps the U.S. industrious and innovative. “In 2006, the number of immigrants in the U.S. hit a total of 37.5million” (Ohlemacher, 1996-2008). As of today, there are 419,317 foreign born Haitians living in the U.S. A majority of the Haitian immigrants migrate to the U.S. leave behind deplorable living and health conditions and political crisis in their native home. Haitians face unique hurdles in claiming asylum in the U.S. The states with the largest population of foreign born Haitians are New York and Florida. As the influx of immigrants grow yearly, so does the infectious disease rates in the U.S. Haiti is located in the West Indies and shares its land with the Dominican Republic. Haiti lies 700 miles away from Miami, Fl. Haiti is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with about 600 persons per square mile. The main languages spoken by Haitians are Creole and French. A large majority of Haitians fled to the U.S. due
Introduction
The vulnerable population chosen for this paper is Haitian immigrants. Topics of discussion will include description of the population, significant problems related to their vulnerability, related health and social problems, an evaluation of adequant of current strategies to break the cycle of vulnerability, ethical implications of current strategies, and proposed community and public health nursing interventions in roles of manager, advocate, teacher, caregiver and researcher.
Description of the Selected Population
Significance of Problems Related to its Vulnerability, Local and National Statistics (if relevant)
Related Health and Social Problems For centuries people have migrated to the United States (U.S.) seeking a better way of life and for its promised freedom. America is considered a melting pot due to its overwhelming abundance of immigrants and their cultures and beliefs. Although the influx of immigrants to the U.S. may cause some challenges and controversies, it keeps the U.S. industrious and innovative. “In 2006, the number of immigrants in the U.S. hit a total of 37.5million” (Ohlemacher, 1996-2008). As of today, there are 419,317 foreign born Haitians living in the U.S. A majority of the Haitian immigrants migrate to the U.S. leave behind deplorable living and health conditions and political crisis in their native home. Haitians face unique hurdles in claiming asylum in the U.S. The states with the largest population of foreign born Haitians are New York and Florida. As the influx of immigrants grow yearly, so does the infectious disease rates in the U.S. Haiti is located in the West Indies and shares its land with the Dominican Republic. Haiti lies 700 miles away from Miami, Fl. Haiti is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with about 600 persons per square mile. The main languages spoken by Haitians are Creole and French. A large majority of Haitians fled to the U.S. due
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