Cultural competency Cultural competency refers to a person’s ability to understand, respect, and to be open to different cultures. Cultural competence comprises of three main components. The components are awareness, attitude, and knowledge. These components help people to understand more about culture minimizing cultural conflicts. The attitude in cultural competency refers to the ability to evaluate your inner beliefs pertaining to particular culture. As people interact with different cultures, they find some cultural practices which may be hostile. However, this does not mean that a person should dislike the culture but rather creating awareness about the culture and understanding that cultures are different. People should develop positive attitudes towards different cultural practices. Knowledge refers to the level in which a person understands the cultures of different people in the world. Knowledge is very crucial when it comes to interacting with people with diverse cultures. Some of the practices that are acceptable in our culture may be unacceptable in other cultures. As a result, people must conduct researches about the cultural practices of the people they interact with. Skills refer to…
causes of deaths among children below the age of 5 years The leading causes of deaths among children below the age of 5 years are pneumonia, congenital anomalies, malaria, and diarrhea. According to Leung, Chisti, and Pavia (2016), diarrhea and pneumonia are two major preventable causes of deaths of children below the age of 5 years. Although globally, they have been efforts in reducing the under-5 mortality rate, they are notable differences in the under-5 mortality across regions and nations. It has been noted that more than half of the deaths of children under five years are caused by diseases that can be prevented and are curable through simple, affordable medical interventions. Strengthening health facilities to offer such interventions when required to all children below the age of 5 years will save many lives of children under five years. Non-communicable diseases, congenital anomalies, and injuries are critical issues in global children under five year’s health plan. Congenital disabilities have an impact on estimated 1 in 33 children, leading to 3.2 million infants with disabilities, which are caused by congenital disabilities…
Extended Family and Mental Health In the world today, many people have been reported to be experiencing different forms of mental disorders. Mental disorder can be defined as the deviation of the brain from performing some of its normal functions. When people experience mental malfunctioning, such people are usually termed as mentally challenged. Some of the mental disorders include depression, anxiety disorder, and stress disorder. Most complications experienced during adulthood often develop at the pubic stage. Studies have shown that both genetic and environmental factors cause both diseases. One of the ecological factors that are known to cause psychological problems is family ties. Some of the factors associated with family ties include privacy and jealousy. The two elements can adversely affect the irrational behaviors of family members. Jealousy can make members of a family have low esteem when they compare with other families. Besides, a lack of privacy can also torment an individual in various ways. However, some people argue that living in extended families can also be beneficial to a child’s psychology. One importance is that it gives a…
Religion and Healthcare Sister Mary is a patient in Level 2 Emergency Department. She must have a neural examination, physical assessment, radiographs of her facial bones, and a computed tomography scan of the head. Taking into consideration that she is a Roman Catholic nun, what would be the ideal course of patient education as this woman progresses from department to department? Religion affects the health beliefs of people. Religion is a subject that individuals encounter on a daily basis since people have to adhere to the specific rules established in their religion (Arousell & Carlbom, 2016). Religion has the ability to connect an individual to the community as well as the superior authority. This connection brings psychological stability, which is healthy for the healing process. In this scenario, Mary is a Nun. This title means that Mary is a strong believer and follows the belief established under the catholic demonization. The ideal course of patient education should respect the patient’s beliefs about healthcare and the role of spirituality. As a Catholic nun, the healthcare providers should not be surprised seeing…
End-Stage Renal Disease Hospice care is a type of care that is designed to provide supportive care to the individuals that are on their final stage of critical illness. The primary focus of hospice care is to enhance the quality of life and provide comfort for the patient to be able to manage pain. The majority of the hospice programs are home-based; however, the services can be delivered away from home in the medical facilities that are freestanding such as nursing homes. On the other hand, hospice care majorly utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach that may comprise of the doctor, nurse, clergy, and social workers in the administration of care. The services that may be provided constitute speech, occupational, and physical therapy. In addition, drugs for pain management, medical equipment and supplies, counseling, dietary, and bereavement services may be provided (Kalantar‐Zadeh et al., 2015). On the other hand, hemodialysis is utilized on the patients who have kidney failure, and the process involves the removal of toxic waste from the bloodstream. This process can be utilized to increase the life expectancy…
Cupping Therapy Introduction Cupping therapy is among the most effective traditional forms of treatment for various medical conditions. There are several forms of approach. However, the most common ones are dry and wet methods. Despite the treatment method being a century-old practice, understanding its mechanism remains a challenge. It is due to this reason that the study of its mechanism has been a subject of intense research. Among the conditions that can be treated through the method include various skin diseases such as acne and eczema, pains and aches. High blood pressure, migraines, anxiety, and depression can also be treated through the approach. Cupping therapy has also received support from various religions and cultures. Among the leading religions that support the approach is Islam through Hijama. Overall, its application to modern medicine, effectiveness and cultural values forms the foundation of the study. History Chinese Traditional Chinese medicine generally works on the basis that body ailments and weaknesses are as a result of energy imbalances. When the body’s vital or life-force energy experiences blockages, the natural flow that promotes health and…
Fighting Back Against Obesity According to some research, it is estimated that 60 million adults American are currently considered to be obese, while approximately 9 million are deemed to be severely obese. However, some studies approximated that American children from different age perspectives are considered obese. Children ranging from 6 to 11 years old are 15.3 percent, while 12 to 19 years old are presumed to be 15.5 percent. These statistics have presently attained considerable growth due to the increase in diseases and food-related health problems, which have evolved over decades. My primary research further reflects that America is suffering from some crisis, especially when health and food are involved in the issue. My research questions will be posed into two parts, which will be about the necessary procedures that should be undertaken to curb the obesity crisis. The primary questions involve, how can a family of four people with limited income conquer the statistics and work towards becoming healthier? And How the family would fight against obesity? My support thesis would be further aimed at viewing the possibility of…
What You Need To Know About Laser Teeth Whitening The number of people who are going for teeth whitening procedures is increasing with every dawn. There are many teeth whitening treatments in the market today, all of which differ in terms of candidates, cost, and effectiveness. Laser teeth whitening is, by far, one of the most costly and effective bleaching treatments. Here is a brief look at what the procedure entails. What Happens During a Laser Whitening Procedure? During a laser bleaching procedure, your dentist will apply a special bleach to each tooth. A laser is then used to activate the bleaching gel and to achieve quick and dramatic effects. The bleaching gel used in laser whitening treatments varies from 25-40% in terms of concentration. Your dentist will take precautions to minimize tooth sensitivity, protect your gums, lips, and other oral tissues. Some of the items that will be used to protect your oral tissues include; cheek retractors, desensitizing pastes to strengthen the enamel, application of fluoride, and the use of formulated rubber dams to protect the gums. It is…
War on drugs policies: disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine During one of the most significant drug arrests in US records, the US government confiscated 16500 kilograms of cocaine valued over $1bn from a container in Philadelphia (US Dept. of Justice, September 2019). The fight on crack and powder cocaine is far from over. This war against drugs has contributed to divisive laws and regulations, like mandatory minimum sentences (Gelman, Fagan, & Kiss 2007). Mandatory minimum sentencing implies that an individual guilty of a crime must be sentenced for a fixed time instead of leaving the duration of the sentencing to the judiciary. Mandatory punishment has resulted to overcrowding of jails and has led to racial inequalities of sentences (Wallace, 2014). The fine for having 500 g of powdered cocaine was historically equivalent to having just 5 g of crack (Kleiman et al., 2011). The Fair Sentencing Act (2010) narrowed the gaps in sentences to 18:1, but the inequalities in punishment still exist, and the legislation is not retroactive. The sharp disparity in statutory drug laws has a disproportionate…
Clinical Therapy Clinical Therapy is a subfield of the mental order concerned about the psychological and passionate strength of the human populace. Experts who work around there are entrusted with utilizing their finely sharpened investigative and relational abilities to assist customers with expanding their personal satisfaction and work through difficult issues. Clinical Therapy jobs are appropriate to people with a positive, hard-working attitude who can show compassion while likewise being exceptionally arranged to taking care of problems. To get familiar with the stuff to turn into a clinical clinician and the advantages a profession here offers, continue perusing. WHAT DOES A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST DO? Profession basics In the case of working straightforwardly with patients or making and directing independent research contemplates, clinical analysts are predominantly worried about comprehension the psychological, enthusiastic, and conduct issues influencing patients, running from little youngsters to maturing seniors. People who become authorized clinical clinicians show enthusiasm and commitment to the field by contending somewhere in the range of eight and ten years of instruction and directed understanding before regularly accepting their permit. This exact measure…