Location
Puerto Rico is a territory of which country?
USA
T/F: It is not uncommon for Puerto Ricans to choose their favorite foods to eat regardless of their health problems.
True
Emergency Room
The primary caregivers in the Peurto Rican culture
Women
What many Puerto Ricans believe is the reason they become ill
God's will
Where is Puerto Rico located?
The Caribbean
Name a common favorite food among Puerto Ricans.
Fried food.
Pain problem of healthcare in Puerto Rico
Costs
Where many Puerto Ricans want the dying process to occur
At home
Faith and Prayer
What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
San Juan
T/F: A research study found participants in Puerto Rico had lower intake of whole fruits, vegetables, beans and proteins, inferior fat quality intake and greater intake of empty calories than those in Massachusetts.
False; participants in Massachusetts had lower intake of whole fruits, vegetables, beans and proteins, inferior fat quality intake and greater intake of empty calories than those in Puerto Rico.
Length of time reported that it can take to get an appointment in Puerto Rico
3 Months
How the wake is viewed after death
A social event
The meaning of Machismo
Men should prove their manhood
Name two reasons this population has migrated to Worcester.
For family, jobs (economic benefits), or as hurricane evacuees.
Complete the sentence: Nutritional teaching strategies for the Puerto Rican population of Worcester should aim to...
Nutritional teaching strategies should aim to increase the intake of vegetables and whole grains, increase the intake of low-fat dairy products, and reduce the intake of red meat, added sugars and added fats, particularly those high in saturated fat.
Service that Puerto Ricans that do not own a vehicle can use to obtain healthcare
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Name one home remedy and it's intended use.
Vick's Vapor Rub applied under the feet for congestion, mentholated Splash (Alcolado) for congestion, Naranjo (Orange Leaves) Tea for common colds, Yerba Buena (Spearmint) tea for stomach aches, Salvia (Sage) tea for sore throat, warm distilled water with garlic, lime, honey "when sick".
The meaning of fatalismo
The idea that if a person is sick, it is not up to them to change their circumstance; it was meant for them to become sick
Name two locations in Worcester with a high Puerto Rican population.
Main South, Lincoln Village, Greatbrook Valley, Plumley Village Area, Pleasant Street
This is what Peurto Rican locals call their cuisine
"Cocina Criolla"
One way healthcare is better in the States then on the Island
- Better emergency services
- Better triage and waiting times
- More specialists
- Better costs
Alcolado or mentholated splash lotion is used as a home remedy for which ailment.
Congestion
The idea that family overall is more important than the individual, or Familismo can have an affect on the ability for nurses to provide adequate healthcare in what way?
Puerto Ricans may feel as if they must do what the family wants/ needs REGARDLESS of what they feel they need or want