Publication Date
4-29-2020
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Sabio, Cristan
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Legacy Department
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Abstract
Due to the growing population of Haitian immigrants in the United States, it is important to increase nurses’ cultural competency by understanding Haitians’ health practices as they may differ from western medicine. Google scholar and online databases through Northern Illinois University’s online library were used to access research articles regarding factors related to the health practices of the Haitian people. Factors include the use of religious practitioners for management of chronic conditions, preference for traditional remedies over western medicine, mistrust of healthcare professionals, and cultural barriers, such as language.
Recommended Citation
Namara, George, "Understanding Haitian Immigrant's Health Practices" (2020). Honors Capstones. 1351.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1351
Extent
13 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.
Media Type
Text
