Major Health Concerns
Why do Hispanics have a higher percentage of untreated disease compared to those in the U.S?
Language/cultural barriers, lack of preventative care and insurance.
What is the primary language of many Hispanics?
Spanish
What does NAHN stand for?
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
What is the National Association of Hispanic Nurses?
Founded in 1975, it has been the nations leading professional society committed to advancing the health of Hispanic communities.
How can we help the Hispanic community?
-provide more education to understand diseases and treatment
-preventive services on how to prevent diseases and decrease the risk of acquiring
What is the leading cause of death in Hispanics?
Heart disease and cancer
Who is the head of the house in a Hispanic family?
The father
When year was NAHN started?
Started in 1976
Who was Hector Hugo-Gonzales, RN, DNP, PhD?
Serving as a Captain in the United States Army Nursing Corps, in 1974 he became the first Hispanic nurse in the U.S. to earn a Doctorate of Nursing.
What are some examples of cultural barriers?
Inability to communicate effectively, delay in diagnosis and treatment, inability to access preventive services, socioeconomic status
How does the Hispanic culture affect health care?
Health care providers need to be sensitive to their cultural values, beliefs, and morals
What is the predominate religion of the Hispanic culture?
Roman Catholicism
What is the purpose of NAHN?
Promoting and advocating for educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses
Who is Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, RN, MSN, PhD?
Born in 1920, she graduated from the Medical and Surgical Hospital School of Nursing in San Antonio Texas, and later became the first Hispanic Dean of Nursing at New York University (NYU). She is nicknamed “The Hispanic Whirlwind.”
How can staff close the gap in miscommunication with those of Hispanic background?
Take the time to learn basic Spanish phrases in the medical setting. You never know when an interpreter may not be available. By knowing how to communicate effectively in a different language, it provides a more personal feeling of support and understanding.
What are some ways to prevent some major health issues?
Exercise, eat more fruits and vegetables, see your primary care provider regularly, take medicines as prescribed by your doctor, and quit smoking.
What are the practices that involve shrines, medals, candles, prayers and healers?
Magico-religious practices
Do you have to be a Nurse to join NAHN?
No, NAHN welcomes anyone who works under the direct supervision of a nursing or medical professional.
Who is Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, RN, ANP-BC?
He is the founding director of The Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health. He is also the 2017 recipient of the Hispanic Health Leadership Award and current Fellow for the American Academy of Nursing.
What are some factors of Hispanic culture that may affect healthcare?
-religion
-higher percentage risk of diabetes
What are some major health concerns associated with the Hispanic community?
HTN, DM, obesity, heart disease, and asthma.
What is the view that a person’s health or illness is God’s will or divine punishment brought about by previous or current sinful behavior?
Fatalism
Do you have to be Hispanic to join NAHN?
NAHN welcomes anyone who is committed to serving bilingual, bicultural Spanish speaking communities
Who is Henrieta Villaescusa, RN, MSN, PhD?
After graduating from nursing school, she worked in Los Angeles withing the Hispanic population to bring awareness of the disparity in healthcare for people of Hispanic origin. She would later become the first ever Hispanic nurse to be appointed as administrator in the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
How can we accommodate those with Hispanic ethnicity in healthcare?
By providing any services they may need such as interpretation, spiritual support, emotional support and providing clarification if needed