This emphasis will build culturally sensitive curriculum. (Oakes, Quartz, yan & Lipton, 2000, p. 77) Though the importance of cultural identity, and even the dreaded sources of nationalism, such as independent cultural identity and linguistic heritage must not be ignored in an attempt to universalize education. With some of the world's most influential organizations in a serious bid to establish universal education the goals of the economists may be essentially answered, but educators must take care to make sure that universalization does not include an element of whitewashing that reduces the importance of individual cultural/linguistic heritage.
A directly related to the world's economic needs. Education and the global economy are envisioned as having an interdependent relationship. Competition in the global economy is dependent on the quality of education, whereas the goals of education are dependent on the economy. Under these circumstances, education changes as the requirements of the economy change.…...
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Anicich, Maggie; Kirk, Rea. (1999) "Cultural Awareness Education in Early Childhood Education.." 14 pp. (ED433928) at http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&an=ED433928&loginpage=reflogin.asp&site=ehost-live .
Darder, a. (2002). Reinventing Paulo Freire: A Pedagogy of Love. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
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Giroux, H.A. (1981). Ideology, Culture and the Process of Schooling. Philadelphia: PA: Temple Press.
Culturally Sensitive Care: Caring for a Pregnant Woman who is a Lesbian
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I may have helped care for a number of pregnant lesbians, because I have certainly cared for unmarried mothers, but may not have been aware of that they were bisexual or lesbians. What the literature has revealed is that many lesbians remain concerned about divulging sexual orientation to their healthcare professionals, including their gynecologists, so that sexual orientation may not been known for many patients. However, I know that I have been involved in the care of at least one pregnant lesbian. The patient, who I will call Leslie, was a 37-year-old woman who was pregnant for the second time. Her first pregnancy was when she was 15 and she placed that child for adoption. Leslie was in a committed relationship with her "wife" (our state did not recognize homosexual marriage, so they were not legally married) a 34-year-old…...
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Diamant, A.L., Wold, C., Spritzer, K., & Gelberg, L. (2000). Health behaviors, health status, and access to and use of health care: A population-based study of lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual women. Arch. Fam. Med., 9(10), 1043-51.
McManus, A.J., Hunter, L.P., & Renn, H. (2006). Lesbian experiences and needs during childbirth: Guidance for health care providers. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Neonatal. Nurs., 35(1): 13-23.
McNair, R.P. (2003). Lesbian health inequalities: A cultural minority issue for health professionals. Med. J. Aust., 178(12), 643-5.
Moegelin, L., Nisson, B., & Helstrom, L. (2010). Reproductive health in lesbian and bisexual women in Sweden. Acta. Ostet. Gynecol. Scand., 89(2), 205-9.
Culturally Sensitive Diagnosis
Cultural concerns can play a pivotal role in helping diagnose a patient and formulating the best treatment options for that patient, as indicated in the case study of Esteban. Esteban, a 21-year-old male from Columbia, presented with a wide variety of symptoms that could have biological or psychological causes. The first way that culture impacted an evaluation of Esteban was through language. Esteban's heritage indicated a possible conflict with languages; therefore, he was offered the MMPI-2, which is available in both Spanish and English. Dealing with potential language barriers is a critical component of assessment.
Esteban's sexual orientation was one critical area of potential conflict. Views of homosexuality vary widely from culture-to-culture. Many Hispanic cultures have extremely negative views of homosexuality. This could help explain why Esteban feels as if he must hide his sexual orientation and that it is a source of shame. However, it is important to…...
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American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Appendix I: Outline for cultural formulation and glossary of culture-bound syndromes in DSM-IV-TR (pp.897-903) Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association.
Butcher, J.N., Mineka, S., & Hooley, J.M. (2012). Chapter 4: Clinical assessment and diagnosis in Psychology (Laureate Education, custom
14th ed.) (pp.106-128). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Introduction, Problem Statement, Objectives and Aims, and Significance of Practice Problems: HYPERTENSIONAs previously reported, hypertension is a pervasive public health concern that affects millions of individuals worldwide (Fang et al., 2021). Despite the availability of effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, the management of hypertension remains suboptimal, particularly among minority populations. Racial and ethnic disparities in hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control have been well-documented, contributing to disproportionate rates of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and other comorbidities within these communities. To address this issue, this paper examines the critical problem of uncontrolled hypertension among minority populations, outline the objectives and aims of a proposed culturally tailored, nurse-led intervention, and underscore the significance of addressing this practice problem within the broader context of health equity and social determinants of health. The paper proceeds in a systematic fashion, discussing the specific problem statement of interest, delineating the scope and impact of uncontrolled hypertension among…...
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Abd El-Shafy, I., Zapke, J., Sargeant, D., Prince, J. M., & Christopherson, N. A. M. (2019). Decreased Pediatric Trauma Length of Stay and Improved Disposition with Implementation of Lewin’s Change Model. Journal of Trauma Nursing: The Official Journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses, 26(2), 84–88.
Abrahamowicz, A. A., Ebinger, J., Whelton, S. P., Commodore-Mensah Y. & Yang, E. R. (2023, January). Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hypertension: Barriers and Opportunities to Improve Blood Pressure Control. Current Cardiology Reports, 25(1), 17-27.
Blair, J., Kempf, M.-C., Dionne, J. A., Causey-Pruitt, Z., Wise, J. M., Jackson, E. A., Muntner, P., Hanna, D. B., Kizer, J. R., Fischl, M. A., Ofotokun, I., Adimora, A. A., Gange, S. J., Brill, I. K., & Levitan, E. B. (2024). Disparities in Hypertension Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control Among Women Living with and Without HIV in the US South. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 11(1), 1–9.
Culturally Sensitive Care for Latinos
Patricia T.G., (2015).
The presenter gives a succinct introduction that makes her connect with the audience, she gives her personal challenges that are connected to the presentation like the way the topic is large and inability to talk less as is required, but in the same breath gives the immediate solution and hope in having a good and informative presentation on the issue of culturally sensitive care to the Latinos. She also indicates that there would be printed papers as resources that would give further clarifications and details for all those who would be interested at the end of the session.
The presenter first highlights the topic and emphasizes on the huge number of Latinos in America, which runs into 35.3 million which makes this topic a central and significant topic to talk about since the number of Latinos is increasing with time. She further supports the significance…...
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Patricia T.G., (2015). Providing Culturally Sensitive Care/Education for Latinos. Retrieved June 9, 2015 fromhttp://videos.med.wisc.edu/videos/18916
education and the usual plight of special education students, both identified and yet-to-be identified, the role of the educational diagnostician is one of great import and significance. Known by several different names, the educational diagnostician is charged with the diagnosing and identification of leaning problems. The focus of this report will be the work of the educational diagnostician in the elementary school system and framework. In addition to the educational diagnostician himself or herself, there is also the involvement and partnership of other employees in the elementary school framework including teachers at the elementary school and other school employees such as counselors and administrators. While some may hold that the role of the educational diagnostician is not all that complicated, this could not be further from the truth as the identification of problems as well as dealing with and working with the same alongside other school employees, the parents…...
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Aceves, T. C. (2014). Supporting Latino Families in Special Education through Community
Agency-School Partnerships. Multicultural Education, 21(3-4), 45-50.
Caputo, A., & Langher, V. (2015). Validation of the Collaboration and Support for Inclusive
Teaching Scale in Special Education Teachers. Journal Of Psychoeducational Assessment,
Culturally Competent Trauma Care
Allen, B., Wilson, K., & Armstrong, N. (2014). Changing clinicians' beliefs about treatment for children experiencing trauma: the impact of intensive training in evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment. Psychological Trauma: Theory, esearch, Practice, and Policy, 6(4), 384-389.
Despite a recent push towards more structured treatment protocols, many clinicians have taken an unstructured approach to the treatment of trauma in children, based upon a belief that children may be unable to verbalize or otherwise express their feelings about a trauma. This study focuses on whether training can change a clinician's approach in practice and suggests that intensive training can influence clinicians in their choice of therapeutic approach and guide them to use evidence-based therapies (EBT) that are highly structured. This research fails to discuss the impact that cultural upbringing may have on the willingness or ability of children to discuss trauma early in the treatment process. As a result, it may…...
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Allen, B., Wilson, K., & Armstrong, N. (2014). Changing clinicians' beliefs about treatment for children experiencing trauma: the impact of intensive training in evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 6(4), 384-389.
Bernal, G., Jimenez-Chafey, M. & Domenech Rodriguez, M. (2009). Cultural adaptations of treatments: a resource for considering culture in evidence-based practice. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 40(4), 361-368.
Brady, K. & Back, S. (2012). Childhood trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, and alcohol dependence. Alcohol Research: Current Reviews, 34(4), 408-413.
Couineau, A. & Forbes, D. (2011). Using predictive models of behavior change to promote evidence-based treatment for PTSD. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 3(3), 266-275.
Decreasing Diabetes in the African American Community Through Health EducationDespite aggressive public health awareness campaigns in recent years as well as intensive research concerning efficacious treatments, the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) continues to increase among the African American population in general and among black males in particular. In fact, more than 3 million African Americans currently suffer from T2DM and this population is twice as likely to experience severe complication such as lower extremity amputations, blindness and end-stage renal disease as a result of their disease compared to whites. Although every individual is unique, of course, there is growing recognition among public health educators that far too many African Americans fail to recognize the effects of lifestyle choices on the severity of this chronic disease. The purpose of this paper is to review a study by Collins-McNeil, J. et al. (2013) which sought to fill the knowledge…...
mlaReferencesCollins-McNeil, J. et al. (2013, May 30). A Culturally Targeted Self-Management Program for African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 44(4), 126-141.
This view is reflected in increasing calls for financial equity among schools, desegregation, mainstreaming, and standardized testing for teachers and students alike; it has been maintained that by providing the same education to all students, schools can equalize social opportunity (Bowman, 1994).
This latter position is typically followed up with the use of a particular curriculum designed to support the approach. In this regard, Bowman suggests that, "Knowledge is thought to exist in the collected wisdom of a canon, and education is the transferral of established wisdom to the learner" (p. 218). Unfortunately, when educators attempt to impose a "one-size-fits-all" curriculum on a diverse study body, there are bound to be problems -- particularly for those students who are already marginalized through language and other socioeconomic constraints.
Furthermore, in many ways, the public schools are unique in that they have been assigned the responsibility of communicating what American society regards as…...
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Banks, J.A. (1994). An introduction to multicultural education. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Bowman, B.T. (1994). The challenge of diversity. Phi Delta Kappan, 76(3), 218.
Breitborde, M.L. (1993). Multicultural education in the classroom. Childhood Education,
" (National Association of School Psychologists, 2004) the integrity of treatment will be "maximized if the intervention's goals and plan are developed in a culturally sensitive and cooperative manner." (National Association of School Psychologists, 2004) it is stated that implementation problems "...may be linked to unidentified variables." (National Association of School Psychologists, 2004) if this should be the case, it is necessary to explore openly potential barriers. In the evaluation of the intervention, the parents should not be under a negative judgment when goals are failed in being met but instead the goals should be acknowledged as unmet and then barriers to treatment success should be collectively reviewed then designed and implemented.
II. GENDER SENSITIVE INTERVENTIONS
The 10th Annual Conference "Aggression and Suicide Among Children and Youth: Focus on Gender Differences" relates that increasing evidence exists that boys and girls "differ in the development, expression and consequences of aggressive behavior toward others,…...
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Type 2 Diabetes among Asian Americans: Effectiveness of a Culturally Tailored Diabetes Education ProgramPICOT question: In Asian Americans with type 2 diabetes (P), does a culturally tailored diabetes education program, including patient-specific dietary and lifestyle modifications, (I) reduce A1C levels (O) after 2 months (T) versus a control group of Asian Americans?Literature eviewAccording to Nguyen, Fischer, Ha, and Tran (2015), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing epidemic in the United States. This is further collaborated by Wang, Wang, and Chan (2013) who observe that the condition is not only a concern in the United States but also across the world. This, according to the authors, is more so the case given that Type 2 diabetes has been associated with multiple complications and comorbidities. Some of the well-documented complications of type 2 diabetes include, but they are not limited to, nerve damage and heart disease.To demonstrate just how serious…...
mlaReferencesHerman, W. & Rothberg, A.E. (2016). Prevalence of Diabetes in the United States: A Glimmer of Hope? JAMA, 314(10), 92-107. Ivey et al. (2012). Evaluating a Culturally and Linguistically Competent Health Coach Intervention for Chinese-American Patients with Diabetes. Diabetes Spectrum, 25(2), 93-102. Lee, J.W., Brancati, F.L. & Yeh, H. (2011). Trends in the Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in Asians versus Whites. Diabetes Care, 34(2), 353-357. Nguyen, T.H., Fischer, T., Ha, W. & Tran, T.V. (2015). Type 2 diabetes among Asian Americans: Prevalence and prevention. World J Diabetes, 6(4), 543-547. Sun, A.C., Tsoh, J.Y., Saw, A., Chan, J.L. & Cheng, J.W. (2012). Effectiveness of a Culturally Tailored Diabetes Self-Management Program for Chinese Americans. Diabetes Educ., 38(5), 685 – 694. Wang, E.J., Wong, E.C., Dixit, A.A., Fortmann, S.P., Linde, R.B. & Palanippan, L.P. (2011). Type 2 Diabetes: Identifying High Risk Asian American Subgroups in a Clinical Population. Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 93(2), 248-254.
Interrelationship of Self-Perceptions, Culturally-Based Perceptions, Impressions, and their effects on Leadership Abilities
Humans have the most highly organized social structure of any creature on earth. In an attempt to ascertain our relative position in a complex social hierarchy, we constantly evaluate and re-evaluate ourselves. e do this by comparing ourselves to other human beings. e use this information to establish our opinions of ourselves, the various social groups to which we belong and our opinions of others. e belong to many social groups, our family, our group of friends at school, a community and a culture that includes our ethnic backgrounds. e must make decisions about our place in each of these groups. These opinions constitute what we think of ourselves, and gives us our self-esteem, or self-worth.
Our attitudes and beliefs regarding ourselves and others effect our ability to learn our acceptance of subordination to authority figures and our ability to…...
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Family therapy believes that problems that the individuals evidence stem from the fact that problems occur within the family unit itself and that the family is divided into several component parts. To address these problems the therapist, as it were, therefore steps into the family unit, becomes "a part of it" and intervenes. His doing so not only enables him to see the family patterns from the inside; thereby understanding faults of fission but also enable him to practice therapy. Intervention in the family is called enactment.
Enactment refers to the therapist encouraging acting of dysfunctional relationship patterns within the family therapy session and him acting out some of this behavior by actually entering the family unit. The therapist thereby learns about the family's structure and interactional patterns and is able to interfere in the process by modifying some of the negative elements, pointing these out, intensifying positive elements, and modifying…...
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Family Systems institute Bowen Family Systems Theory and Practice: Illustration and Critique
http://www.familysystemstraining.com/papers/bowen-illustration-and-critique.html
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http://www.theravive.com/research/Bowenian_Family_Systems_Theory_and_Therapy
Japanese: Cultural Interview and Nursing Assessment
Presentation of client and scenario
This interview was conducted with a Ms. X, a Japanese national visiting friends in another country. She was, over the course of the interview, asked about a number of personal and culturally sensitive factors about her native culture that might affect a nursing intervention.
It is important for a nursing practitioner to keep this in mind as, in the 2000 census, 796,700 residents of the U.S. identified their "race" as Japanese,
Thus it is useful for all nursing practitioners, particularly those residing on the est Coast to keep abreast of Japanese cultural traditions. (Tanabo, 2001) Also, even when residing in Japan, Japanese first-generation immigrants have traditionally seemed less eager than other immigrant groups to assimilate into the hegemonic culture. One measure of this is that compared to other Americans of Asian background, a lower percentage of Japanese elders speak English. "In 1990, only…...
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Tanabo, Marianne. (2001) "Health and Health Care: Japanese." Stanford Ethnography e-Books. Retrieved 10 Mar 2005 at http://www.stanford.edu/group/ethnoger/ebooks/japanese_american.pdf
Thereby it is important that the professionals in the field must ask for additional advice.
Patient rights also include a freedom towards observing their lives in the clinics in accordance to their cultures and ethnic backgrounds. It has been mentioned that racial disparity is one of the main issues in the clinic so the freedom being given to the already mentally vulnerable patients is lesser that is having a negative impact on their well-being (Lloyd, King, and Deane, 2008, p. 38).
3. Strategies to Ensure Confidentiality
One of the main facts that need to be highlighted here is that the mental healthcare professionals should be aware of the rights of the mentally ill people. One of the main responsibilities that the mental healthcare professionals should have is to make improvements in the mental health of the patients. Patient recovery is the main aim in these cases.
In the mental clinic, it was observed…...
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Title: School Dress Codes: A Comprehensive Analysis and Recommendations
Introduction:
In recent years, school dress codes have been the subject of much debate and controversy. Some argue that they are necessary to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment, while others believe that they are unduly restrictive and infringe upon students' rights to express themselves. This essay presents a comprehensive analysis of school dress codes, exploring their historical roots, research findings, and potential biases. Based on this analysis, specific recommendations are offered to improve the effectiveness and fairness of dress code policies.
The History of School Dress Codes:
The origins of school dress codes....
1. "Your Therapy, Wherever You Are: Embracing Online Therapy Globally"
2. "Bridging the Distance: Global Access to Online Therapy and Mental Health Support"
3. "Therapy Without Borders: Reaching Individuals Worldwide Through Online Platforms"
4. "Globalizing Mental Health: Online Therapy for a Connected World"
5. "The World is Your Counselor: Online Therapy Sites Bringing Professional Support to All Corners"
6. "Unlocking Global Wellness: Online Therapy Expanding Access to Mental Health Care"
7. "Digital Comfort: Online Therapy Sites Offering Convenience and Privacy for Global Users"
8. "Your Therapist in Your Pocket: Online Therapy Sites Revolutionizing Mental Health Support"
9. "Empowering Individuals Globally: Online Therapy Sites Promoting Mental Well-being Worldwide"
10. "Wellness....
Topic 1: The Neurobiology of PTSD
Explore the complex brain mechanisms underlying the development and maintenance of PTSD, including changes in neurotransmitters, neural pathways, and brain structures.
Discuss the role of genetic and environmental factors in shaping individual vulnerability to PTSD.
Analyze the implications of neurobiological findings for the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD.
Topic 2: The Impact of Trauma on Memory
Examine the ways in which trauma alters memory processes, including fragmentation, blocking, and intrusion.
Discuss the role of cognitive distortions and biases in shaping trauma memories.
Explore the potential benefits and limitations of memory-focused therapies for PTSD, such as....
The Role of Cultural Competency in Behavior Analysis: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
Introduction
Behavior analysis, as a science dedicated to understanding and modifying behavior, has the potential to make significant contributions to improving the lives of individuals and communities. However, the effective application of behavior analysis requires consideration of cultural factors that can influence the behavior of individuals and the efficacy of interventions. This essay explores the importance of cultural competency in behavior analysis and the need to bridge the gap between theory and practice in this regard.
Cultural Competency in Behavior Analysis
Cultural competency refers to the ability to understand,....
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