6 Flashcards

(39 cards)

1
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individuals, regardless of race, who came from a country that descended from spain and therefore spoke spanish

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hispanic

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2
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inclusive term used for individuals of latin american descent in the US

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latinx

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3
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term that emerged in the 1980’s as a form of political resistance

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latino

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4
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latinx make up ____ of total us population

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18%

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5
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account for _____% of population growth

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52%

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6
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population is _____ compared to the rest of the nation

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younger

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7
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more likely to be exposured to ____ hazards

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environmental (lead, pesticides, particulate matter)

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systematic policy efforts have perpetuate persecution and intimidation of the latinx population

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family seperations at the border
increased raids/deportations
eliminations of DACA
limitations of eligibility and legal residence for individuals using social services

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9
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latinx immigrants are healthier compared to non-latinx populations and US born latinx individuals but disproportionately live in poverty and have limited access to economic, educational, and healthcare resources

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latinx health paradox

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10
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explanations for latinx health paradox

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return to country of origin when older/experience chronic conditions/have limited healthcare

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11
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health disparities in latinx community

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cancer
CVD
diabetes
metnal health
alcohol and substance abuse

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12
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leading cause of death among latinx community

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cancer

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13
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diagnosis of _____ related cancers are more likely

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infection

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14
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second leading cause of death among latinx

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CVD

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15
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factor of coronary heart disease in latinx population

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chronic stress

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16
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fifth leading cause of death among latinx

17
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major risk factors for diabetes

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smoking
obesity
hypertension

18
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risk factors for diabetes influenced by

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social determinant factors
(socioeconomic status, education)

19
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_____ makes depression, anxiety, and substance abuse more likely

A

undocumented status

20
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latinx have more vulnerability due to

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immigration and acculturation stressors

21
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more likely to experience _______ of drinking than white counterparts

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negative consequences

22
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most commonly used illicit drugs

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marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens

23
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substance related _____ are more pronounced than that of white counterparts

24
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contributing factors of substance abuse

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economic/social disadvatange
earlier age of onset use
laxer social norms
nativity
age of migration
acculturation

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access limitations to healthcare
low english proficiency availability of and access to transportation high cost lack of knowledge/familiarity with services racism/discrimination stigma
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more likely to have ____ utilization of health services
low
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contributing factors of health insurance coverage
undocumented immigrants ineligible for medicaid/chip/coverage purchase through ACA working immigrant adults work low-wage jobs that may not offer coverage
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factors that must be followed for health equity models
complex presentation of health burdens distal social determinants and proximal risk factors healthcare quality and access
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health equity models must acknowledge _____ among latinx subgroups
diversity
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_____________ has adapted general models of health equity to latinx populations
pan american health association
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focus of pan american health association
commission on social determinants model overarching focus on intersectionality
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interventions tailored to latinx populations
community health workers
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programs tailored to latinx population
health prevention approach health promotion community-based participatory research (CBPR)
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target communities or individuals at risk for disease in the future and aim to improve health outcomes at community level
health prevention approach
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focuses on building a safe community and educates on culturally relevant health lifestyles to prevent disease
health promotion approach
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promotes equity and shared-decision making between researchers and community members
CBPR
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policies tailored to latinx populations
CBPR-focused policies (community) equity-oriented healthcare policies
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making community members a part of the policy-making processes by allowing them to have a voice
CBPR-focused policies
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addresses structural inequalities, unequal distributions of SDOH, and the impact of intersecting forms of racism, discrimination, and stigma on people's access to services
equity-oriented healthcare policies