In the video When the Bough Break, Ms. Kim Anderson, a successful African American lawyer, did everything right during pregnancy and yet still had a poor birth outcome. Neonatologist James Collins and Richard Davis explained their theory for the poor birth outcome of minority women in the video. As healthcare providers, what are the implications of their theory? As future health care providers, it is imperative that we all understand and acknowledge the role that psychosocial health plays in the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. Throughout this video the causes of low birth weights, amongst minorities, was examined. Despite prior popular beliefs, that low African American birth weights were caused by the socio-economic status of their mothers, a theory known as the life-course perspective identifies the presence of chronic stress as the cause of …show more content…
Health promotion, and stress reduction must be promoted for all patients, especially for individuals of a minority. As care providers, it is our job to provide the resources necessary for our patients; strive for equality; and promote health throughout the lifespan. After watching the video Bad Sugar, social and economic conditions were associated with the high rate of diabetes among the Pima Indians of Southern Arizona. What kind of policies might help alleviate these conditions? After watching “Bad Sugar”, it is increasingly clear that conditions that lead to poor health and diseases, such as diabetes, must be acknowledged and corrected. Examining the cause of the prevalent disease is the first step in decreasing the occurrence across generations. Policies implemented must focus on education, if outcomes are expected to change. Knowledge is power, and in order to promote compliance, all must be educated about health promotions and disease
Furthermore, most births were analyzed states of a hospital, because most hospitals shown at CSL were located in urban centers, our results may not generalize women experience in the most rural regions where the factors alternatives for SGA risk may be more or less influential than those arising from the social context of racial and socioeconomic inequality in an urban environment. The effects observed throughout the state here are potentially actionable, but certainly not negate any local effect that might be present. Finally, we analyze only three indicators of structural racism, and these indicators have not fully understood the ways in which the practices and policies at the state level systematically disadvantaged members of the black population, one of the trends dictate the health of the population. Further work is needed to develop quantitative indicators of structural racism and understand how to conceptualize and directly measure racism and its adverse health
Inactive lifestyle, improper diet and lack of proper education regarding the health issues are the major causes of the diabetes gaining such popularity in the indigenous group. The introduction of western diet, more fatty and sugary meals, has replaced their traditional way of consumption of meal. Hunting for animals and berries was their primary way of collection of food, and it used to provide them with sufficient amount of exercise and needed nutrients, but now the amount of consumption of fatty and sugary food is very high (Ong, Carter, Vos, Kelaher & Anderson, 2014,
In African American women low birth weight has been associated with several chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. African American women increased risk of preterm birth is a longstanding epidemiological enigma and a major public health problem(ciatation from african american womens lifetime upward economic mobility and preterm birth). To further investigate this public health problem, I have analyzed the work of previous researchers who found a correlation between chronic disease, preterm birth risk factors, and low birth weight babies in women of african descent.
It is a cliché of health education that programs and interventions will be more effective when they are culturally appropriate for the populations they serve. In practice, however, the strategies used to achieve cultural appropriateness vary widely. This paper briefly describes African American history and how it relates to health care services. It explains the culture, value and belief of African American when it involves health promotion and disease prevention. Some major health concerns and barriers are noted within the black communities and population
A reformation of the achievement levels of African-Americans starts through the investment of high achieving mentors, families, and friends. It begins with African-Americans straying away from statistical choices, such as placing improper value on education, community involvement, and health. The overcoming of such adversities involved with being an African-American woman has propelled my career goals. By striving to become a pharmacist and non-profit leader I am showing that the accomplishments of African-American women in health and leadership are not abnormal. One of the major causes of minority health disparities is the lack of minority health providers. As a healthcare provider, I will be better able to promote wellness in minority populations.
Most of the individuals living with Type 2 Diabetes in these low income areas know they have to eat healthier foods in order to control the illness and reduce the risk of getting worse, but they are often confounded by the distance they had to travel in order to buy the healthier foods from the health market, unaffordable prices of buying a healthier nutritious food, and the means of travel to get to the market. Chaufan, Davis, & Constantino (2011), noted that disproportionate risk is caused by living conditions, because living conditions are not natural facts but rather the product of policy decision distributing societal benefits and burdens. The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes health and lifestyle education programs can be useful in
My teaching on primary prevention of type II diabetes adheres to HP2020 objectives D-1 to D-16 on diabetes, specifically objective D-1 that deals with reducing the annual number of new cases of diagnosed diabetes in the population. (Target is a 10% improvement from the baseline of 8.0 new cases of diabetes per 1,000 population aged 18 to 84 years occurred in the past 12 months to the target of 7.2 new cases per 1,000 population aged 18 to 84 years). Education on the preventive measures needed to be taken by an at-risk population tackles this issue of reducing the annual number of cases.
The goal is to increase the percentage of understanding of diabetes and how to live empowered with diabetes. I will conduct outreach programs in various methods to reach the people to participate in the health program. My objective is done by specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound (SMART) goals. By May 31, 2018, an increase of 40% establishes one-on-one follow up education session with each individual and families through home visits or phone calls to monitor them to improve their lifestyles. By February 30, 2018, an increase of 80% distribution of brochures and with door to door interactions with the individuals in the community. By September 2018, increase 90% of people to engage in community health fair, classes, and exercise activities on diabetes and cardiovascular classes. This will introduce the individuals in social support that allow interactions with teaching and
The third piece for evidence is a book solely based on minorities and health disparities. This book discusses racial and cultural issues in relation to medical disparities, this is not generalized amongst racial groups, the text dives into specifics. I plan to use this text to discuss the different perspectives on race and health disparities in various cultural groups. My two final pieces of evidence will be used to provide the audience with real world examples of how race causes health disparities in modern America. The first article is about how black women face health disparities, the article does dive into women’s healthcare, “Black women are three times more likely to experience an unintended pregnancy than white women. These higher rates in unexpected pregnancy reflect a disparity in access to quality affordable contraceptive services along with other quality women’s health care services” (1). The second article is geared towards ethic groups over the age of 65 who are impacted by health disparities in the form of
Diabetes has recently become a focal point of health care systems around the world due to its high prevalence and the severity of secondary complications caused by the disease. Over the course of my project on diabetes, I have had the opportunity to speak with a group of diabetics to understand from a patient’s perspective how diabetes is managed in a rural community. While I found that while some patients ignored treatment and refused to make any dietary changes, the majority of the patients I interviewed were well-informed and actively managing diabetes in their everyday life.
We live in an era of rapid technological change, and this environment, undoubtfully changes the human health. Diabetes is one of the most widespread diseases, unfortunately. Therefore, there is a pressing need to inform people about healthy ways of living and a caring approach to their health. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is one of the organizations that try, to prevent diabetes and raise awareness on the disease in the US and around the world. Unfortunately, it has a set of weaknesses, which influence not only the work of the organization, but the general public’s opinion of it as well.
The Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention within IHS has developed the Diabetes Care and Outcomes Audit to monitor diabetes clinical care, and has created diabetes surveillance systems for tracking diabetes prevalence and related health complications (US Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS], 2015). The IHS also established the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI). The SDPI is a federally funded program that focuses on diabetes treatment and prevention programs and activities in hundreds of tribal communities within the US. The SDPI encompasses several efforts including the community-directed diabetes program, which focuses on local treatments and prevention programs (USDHHS, 2015). The Program also includes Indian Health Diabetes Best Practices. Developed by Native American health system professionals, these consensus-based approaches are used to implement or improve diabetes treatment and prevention. These Best Practices emphasize adult weight management, nutrition and physical activity, scientific research, diabetes program evaluations, and treatment and prevention of cardiovascular and kidney disease (USDHHS, 2015). The IHS also supports and funds external research programs and interventions
Summary: This documentary showed how sugar is as addicting as cocaine. By 2050, one in three people will be diagnosed with type two diabetes, where in 1980, there was zero reported cases. Companies know this information and reduced the fat, but doubled the sugar in their product.
I watched the movie Bad Sugar which was about Diabetes and how it was affecting the indians living along the Gila River and surrounding areas. I enjoyed this video very much and found it helpful to understand more about Diabetes and how it is affecting the native american population along the Gila River. The three most important points that were made in the video were the dollars that are spent each year to treat diabetes, how income plays a role, and how there is a strong correlation between the lack of a water supply and the significant increase of Diabetes along the Gila river .
Several nationwide programs and incentives were administered in the last couple of decades to promote awareness of diabetes and hopefully help prevent millions of Americans from developing diabetes. Health Agencies, such as World Health Organization (WHO) and Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have developed objectives to tackle diabetes. Some of these objectives include conducting surveillance and obtaining diabetes data to identify trends in the population, spreading awareness about the condition, and developing programs that will enhance diabetes care and ensure the longevity of the patients. Various programs have been developed but while some excel, others fail to benefit the lives of the patient.