The Mexican American Hispanic Patient

about half or more of the Hispanics and Asian Americans with chronic conditions were not given plans to manage their conditions at home (Diamond). This means that while these Hispanic and Asian American received care by a primary or specialized physician at a hospital, they did know how to continue with their treatment or care at home. As I previously stated, health is much more than health care, and on this case education, income, and the ethnic groups of the patients are also a vital part of what

according to the patient`s cultural background and needs. Being cultural sensitivity does not just mean giving medications and helping them physically, but it goes beyond that. Communicating with them in a manner that they will understand well and respond appropriately is very vital. For example, in Hispanic or African culture, talking to somebody looking straight into their eyes is very rude. But in American culture, it is interpreted differently. So, when taking care of patients like these, we should

closer look at the culture of Hispanic Americans. The Hispanic population has grown to over 55 million residents with in the United States in 2015, with an estimated growth rate of 2.1% per year (Krogstad & Lopez, 2015). Making this minority group on of the fastest growing populations within the United States (DeNisco & Barker, 2016). Impact on Rural Iowa In rural Iowa, there are few individuals who are knowledgeable of the Hispanic culture due to the small number of Hispanic individuals that have sought

under colonial rule. In the Spring of 1846 American forces quickly occupied New Mexico and California, then invaded parts of Northeastern Mexico, Northwest Mexico and captured Mexico City. In the fall of 1847 the war ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. This event was the greatest territorial expansion of the United States and was responsible for the annexation of approximately 80,000 Mexican citizens. In 1910 the Mexican Revolution forced Mexicans to cross the border into the United States

cultures, in healthcare our understanding of each patient’s cultural values will help guide us in providing care that is individualized and respectful while at the same time providing evidence based care that is safe for our patients. To provide culturally competent care to patients nurses must be aware of their own culture before they can be aware of others cultures, each culture views health, wellness, illness and healthcare workers in a different light (Edelman, Kudzma, & Mandle, 2014, Chapter

largest Hispanic-origin population in the United states are Mexicans (Gonzales-Barrera & Lopez, 2013). Mexican American’s are considered minorities in the United States. There are many reason why I am choosing to explore Mexican Americans for this paper. As a minority myself, I can relate to some of the struggles that Mexican American’s may face. However, there are some things that I will never relate to or know the personal aspect of the Mexican culture. Just like any other population, Mexican Americans

hospital that serves a large Mexican population. There are many barriers to care for these patients because of the language barrier, different cultural beliefs, and at times nonadherence. It is important for nurses to understand the similarities and the differences of this culture to one’s own to avoid the generalization and bias. Mexicans are descendants of Central American Indian, Native Americans, Spanish, Africans, and Europeans. Foods most common in the Mexican diet include rice, beans, onions

one of the countries that have the most cultural diversity. One of the cultures that exist in the United States is the Mexican culture. Mexicans come from Central American Indians, Native Americans, Spanish, and Africans. The majority of Mexican immigrants live in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, New Mexico, and Texas. However, Los Angeles has the highest Mexican population. People

According to the American Diabetes Association (2016), more Americans die each year from diabetes than from AIDS and breast cancer combined. As a result, researchers have extensively studied the causes, treatments, and interventions for diabetes. Despite efforts to ameliorate its effects, diabetes remains a prevalent danger in society. In 2014, 7% of U.S. adults were living with diagnosed diabetes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016). In Louisiana that number was even higher -

Studies have suggested that Mexican Americans have a higher chance to be affected by this disease, according to the New York times. A study by the Alzheimer’s Association states that by 2050 about 1.3 million Hispanics could have Alzheimer’s. This is worrisome to health care professionals because Hispanics are the largest growing minority in the United states as of now. The problem with healthcare is that there are not enough people that could help Mexican Americans that come in because of their