Abstract
This project is a literature review about the Hmong health beliefs and practices in the United States. Coupled with health literacy, linguistic discordance, and mistrust of the Western healthcare system, the Hmong are challenged with receiving high quality care and the ability to achieve good health.
Sigma Membership
Theta at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Culture, Health Disparities, Hmong
Recommended Citation
Vang, Kao Kang Kue M., "Culture and health disparities: Hmong health beliefs and practices in the United States" (2019). INRC (Congress). 63.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/63
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Culture and health disparities: Hmong health beliefs and practices in the United States
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This project is a literature review about the Hmong health beliefs and practices in the United States. Coupled with health literacy, linguistic discordance, and mistrust of the Western healthcare system, the Hmong are challenged with receiving high quality care and the ability to achieve good health.