Abstract
The Maya population in Guatemala experience disproportionate negative health outcomes. In-depth interviews were conducted with Mayan families to ascertain their understanding of health and illness. Findings will inform health professionals on the provision of culturally sensitive care.
Sigma Membership
Beta Nu
Lead Author Affiliation
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Beliefs, Global, Maya
Recommended Citation
Davis, Morgan E. and Larson, Kim L., "Responding to the Mayan understanding of health and illness" (2017). Convention. 222.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/222
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Responding to the Mayan understanding of health and illness
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
The Maya population in Guatemala experience disproportionate negative health outcomes. In-depth interviews were conducted with Mayan families to ascertain their understanding of health and illness. Findings will inform health professionals on the provision of culturally sensitive care.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.