Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Understanding the leading causes of death among persons AFAB is crucial for addressing public health concerns and implementing effective health-care strategies. This discussion will explore the leading…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The health and well-being of persons assigned female at birth (AFAB) is of immense importance in health care, as it encompasses not only their physical health but…
Figure 3.1 Exercise in the Community Exercise is a very important part of health promotion. (credit: “Zumba classes add spice to aerobic workouts” by Kemberly Groue, U.S. Air Force/Keesler Air Force Base, Public Domain) Chapter Outline 3.1 Factors Influencing the Health of Persons Assigned…
Person- and Family-Centered Care A family consists of people who share a kinship and is defined by the people who make up that kinship. The nurse cares for the family by using inclusive language and respecting all cultures and disabilities.…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Families can be at higher risk due to discrimination, poverty, injustice, or psychosocial issues. The nurse encounters these families in health-care settings as well as in the…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nurses are aware of cultural differences and are interested in making patients feel supported and safe. Culturally competent health-care providers take time to assess the person’s spiritual,…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Family development refers to the life cycle of a family and how it adapts to change. Culture plays a large part in defining a family and family roles. When discussing…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: In 1970, the sociologists Firth and Firth (2014) defined family and kinship as “a set of ties socially recognized to exist between persons because of their genealogical…
Figure 2.1 Appreciating Cultural Differences Each person and family is unique, with their own needs and preferences. (credit: modification of work “School diversity many hands held together” by Wonder woman0731/Flickr, CC BY 2.0). Chapter Outline 2.1 Person- and Family-Centered Care 2.2 Family Health and Cultural…
Current Trends in Women’s Health Care Recent changes in women’s health are focused on promoting health, decreasing mortality, decreasing stigma, and supporting persons AFAB in advocating for themselves to receive quality health care. Organizations such as the CDC and WHO…