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Name: Score: /32 Project covers this CAAHEP competency: V.A.3.b, V.A.3.c. Directions: • Using the LRC resources, research a diverse population (must be different than your own). A population may be Hmong, Amish, Hispanic, Jehovah Witness, etc. You must use 2 different reference sources. (Wikipedia is not a reliable source.) Research information related to the population's cultural health practices and beliefs and use of western medicine, Answer the following points below. After completing this project, you will then share the information with your class. • Paper: 2-3 pages, 1" margins, spacing 1.5 lines. 1. Briefly describe the characteristics of the population you selected. (Describe the language, family life, decision maker role, religion, social customs, etc.) 2. Discuss the cultural health practices and beliefs (e.g., special rituals, diets). 3. Describe their use of Western medicine (e.g., When do they seek Western medicine care? Who makes the health care decisions?). 4. Based on your findings, how could a health care professional demonstrate respect the individual diversity of the patient? Earned Grading Criteria Rriofhur doccribe the nonulation: Possible 6 Scoring Scale For Possible 3 points:

Answer 1

1. Characteristics of Amish people :

Amish are known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt modern convenience and can be considered a distinct ETHNIC GROUP.

- Places of Residence

Ohio, Indiana, Montana, Florida, Ontario, and Pennsylvania.

- Women's Jobs

Domestic responsibilities, like taking care of the children, cooking, and cleaning.

- Men's Jobs

Farming, carpentry, and cabinetry.

- Languages

First Language - Pennsylvania Dutch

Second - English

Third - German

2. Culture health practise and beliefs :-

1. SOME USE TRADITIONAL HEALTH CARE & ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE SUCH AS HEALERS, HERBS & MASSAGE.

2. THEY BELIEVE HEALTH IS A GIFT FROM GOD, BUT CLEAN LIVING & A BALANCED DIET MAINTAIN IT.

3. AMISH HAVE LOWER RISK FACTORS FOR DISEASE DUE TO THEIR LIFE STYLE.

4. MANY CHOOSE TO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE. A MUTUAL FUND IS KEPT .

5. FUNERALS ARE HELD AT HOME WITHOUT FLOWERS, ETC.. CASKET IS PLAIN.

6. A WOMEN IS USUALLY BURIED IN HER WEDDING DRESS..

7. THEY BELIEVE YOU LIVE ON AFTER DEATH IN HEAVEN OR HELL.

3. Amish do not completely shun western medicine, it is only used as a last resort. Many Amish communities continue to use Old World folk remedies handed down from generation to generation. The male in the family makes the healthcare decisions.

4. A health care professional can demonstrate respect to the individuals from different cultures and countries by respecting their cultural beliefs and providing care appropriate to their culture .