as well as their own unique set of beliefs regarding their healthcare practices. One such group is the Hispanic Americans who have their own very diverse cultural group. As individuals‚ they are just like anybody else in any other culture. However‚ it is worthwhile for a nurse caring for someone from this culture to know what their distinct cultural beliefs are. People belonging to a Hispanic cultural group are highly attached to the beliefs and values of their culture and follow them in every aspect
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Running head: PSYCHOLOGY‚ THEOLOGY‚ AND SPIRITUALITY 4 MAT Review: Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling Liberty University Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling Abstract In this book published in 1996 by Tyndale House Publishers‚ McMinn (1996) talks about integrating psychology‚ theology‚ and spirituality. The first two chapters talk about history and using religion in the counseling sessions‚ as well as
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I am a part of the growing population of people of mixed descent‚ and am both privileged and punished by relating to my Mexican heritage but not resembling the stereotypical Hispanic. Most people aren’t aware‚ even in these times‚ that you can be Hispanic whether you are as white as paper or as dark as its ashes. I have grown up privy to all the privileges of a comfortable lifestyle‚ typically among Caucasians‚ both in my neighborhood and honors classes in my rural town. Yet I am reminded of my heritage
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really trying to say. The next story “Of Cholos and Surfers” is a depiction of a young boy also‚ but he is having trouble trying to break out of the tradition of being a normal “Mexican” and do what he is more comfortable doing. In the story of “My Latino Heart” it is about a young teenager who is having trouble finding what the Mexican culture is all about. He is not sure on how to fit in with his Mexican culture. The identity of his culture is hard for him to comprehend. He asked his mother “ What
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Breast Health Education among Hispanic Elderly Women Program Analysis Name Course Date Tutor Breast Health Education among Hispanic Elderly Women Program analysis Introduction Older women are at a higher risk when it comes to developing breast cancer and dying from the disease than their younger counterparts. The use of mammograms as scanners and clinical breast examinations as the best practices for early detection of breast cancer are available to this age group‚ though they do not have
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METHAMPHETAMINE ADDICTION AND BARRIERS TO ACCESSING TREATMENT AMONG LATINO GAY MEN IN THE UNITED STATES. INTRODUCTION The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that exists in many different forms and can either be smoked‚ snorted‚ injected or ingested orally. It is often referred to as Meth‚ Ice‚ Crystal and it is a white‚ odorless‚ bitter-tasting crystalline powder that readily dissolves in water or alcohol. Its effects are weakness‚ increase
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Literature Review Introduction The question I was assigned is‚ “What barriers are preventing Latinos from seeking help?” In this literature review certain key finding will be compared to the barriers that prevent Latinos from seeking help for themselves. Some of the findings that can compare are residency‚ legal status‚ finances‚ language‚ preferences‚ isolation‚ and pride. This literature review also includes a weakness and recommendation section. Residency The first key finding is about residency
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Hispanics United of Buffalo Case Case Summary: Hispanics United of Buffalo‚ Inc. (HUB) is a not-for-profit corporation which renders social services to its economically disadvantaged clients in Buffalo‚ New York. Its services include housing‚ advocacy for domestic violence victims‚ translation and interpretation services‚ a food pantry‚ senior and youth services and employment assistance. HUB hired Lydia Cruz-Moore in May 2010 as a domestic violence (DV) advocate pursuant to a one-year grant
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still considered a child and without an explain of my situation‚ I soon realize that this struggle wasn’t going to be in vain. I have dreams as many of us; however‚ my dreams go beyond my own person. My main dream is to give back to my Hispanic community. Hispanics have become and will become the future of this country and if we don’t take the steps to support one another nobody will.
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Case 7.2 presents Maya Pena‚ a 23-year old Hispanic female. Maya was originally from “the valley” in the southernmost region of Texas‚ but she is currently living in Houston (Pomeroy‚ 2015). Based off of the information in the case‚ we learned that Maya’s parents have been married for 32 years and that she has two older sisters. Before coming in for her interview‚ Maya gave the agency permission to contact her former therapist and receive her records. The records showed that Maya began having problems
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