History Behind Healthcare
Who was the first Black Doctor?
Doctor James McCune Smith (19th Century).
How many languages are spoken in the United States?
350+ Languages are spoken or signed in the United States.
How do food group intake differ amongst different ethnic groups?
Each ethnicity depending on their geological references, and cultural needs have different diets.
What is cultural competence?
being aware of your cultural beliefs and how they differ from other cultures
Define Race
A category of humankind that shares certain distinctive physical traits.
What percentage of Black Americans were reported to have poor health?
13.8% of African Americans
What do different cultural backgrounds entail?
Different health beliefs, and attitudes towards sickness and treatment preference.
Which ethnic groups are widely affected by discrimination in healthcare?
Black/ African Americans, Indigenous individuals, Latin Americans/Hispanics, and other
What is usually taught in cultural competence training?
communication skills, how to respond to cultural differences, how to value diversity, etc.
Define Stereotype
Generalization about the personal attributes or characteristics by a group of people.
What event has been the rise for Islamophobia?
What are some effects in language barriers that may affect outcome?
Delayed diagnosis, worsening of existing health conditions, decline in general physical and mental well-being.
How many Black Americans have experienced discrimination in a healthcare encounter?
Two in five Black Americans
What does cultural competence training help to do to healthcare workers minds?
Helps makes them more opened minded
Define ethnicity
A social group a person belongs to and either identifies with or is identified with by others as a result of a mix of cultural, language, diet, religion, ancestry, and physical features.
What pandemic brought ride to racism towards Chinese Americans?
COVID-19.
What is the most common non-english language spoken in the U.S?
Spanish
What are the two understudied elements that affect physical activity in ethnicity?
Individualistic, and collectivist
Name two of the four ways for change? (mentioned a slide)
Either respect, kindness, empathy, and caring
Define Institutional Racisms
Racism within a social institution (hospitals, governments, etc).
Who did Black Americans turn to for medical help in the 19th century?
Turned towards Native Americans for medical help.
What are some ways we can address language barriers in Healthcare?
Translation services, professional interpreters, Multilingual staff.
How much more likely is a black woman going to pass from pregnancy related disorders in comparison to white women?
5 Times more likely
What does respect entail for cultural competence training?
Accepting their differences, beliefs and opinions
Define Stigma
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person