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African Immigrants in the Rural South, 2008.
A research proposal to study health care among African immigrants in the rural south of the US.
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper explains that, without preventive services, such as regular physical exams and dentist visits, African immigrants in the rural south of the US are the victims of great health disparity. The paper points out that health care information may not reach the needy African immigrant population due to their inability to read and comprehend flyers, poster and pamphlets explaining the services available in the area. The paper then presents the research methods for a qualitative case study in which the local health care system will look at how to best reach this African immigrant population. A health care survey is included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Methods
Limitations
Appendices
Interview
Survey
From the Paper
"The Untied States Center for Disease Control (CDC) focused on African immigrants in a study of health disparities in 2005. The CDC found that health disparities affecting African immigrants in the rural south included HIV/AIDS and a variety of mental disorders. The CDC stated that African immigrants are at an increased risk for chronic disease and injury due to lack of English fluency and education regarding the United States health care system. Also, cultural attitudes were cited as a contributing factor in the health disparity of African immigrants residing in the United States."
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Muslim Male Immigrants, 2008.
An examination of the issues that Muslim men face as they immigrate to the United States.
810 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses how understanding the unique issues that Muslim men face as they immigrate into the United States (US) for the first time is an important concern. It looks at how, because of social and cultural differences between most Muslim countries and the West and certainly the heightened vigilance given young, Muslim males at U.S .customs and immigration points, identifying sensitive areas for this population upon entering the country for the first time is critical to make the experience a success for both parties.
From the Paper
"The other aspect that must be understood regarding Muslim men entering the country for the first time is establishing the reasons why they immigrate. One of the primary reasons young Muslim men immigrate is for refuge (Warner, 2005, p.32). Many Muslim countries around the globe; most notably in the Middle East such as Iraq and Iran and also Afghanistan but others as well, are subject to tyrannical governments, persecution of some kind, violence and war, or other form of civil strife which makes living there dangerous for many. Thus, many Muslim men entering the country may have suffered some type of persecution or threat from harm."
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Uninsured Families in America, 2008.
This paper discusses the gaps in health insurance coverage in the United States, particularly affecting low socioeconomic status families and individuals.
2,220 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses the gaps in health insurance coverage for families as a significant health care problem in America. The author goes on to assess that these problems are experienced mostly by impoverished immigrants and minorities in the form of dissatisfaction with services, barriers in enrolling themselves or their children due to legal or political "fallout" from adapted U.S. foreign policy or incompatible cultural health beliefs. Furthermore, the paper shows that these issues present themselves in worsened health and increased risk for the uninsured. Lastly, the paper states that culturally sensitive initiatives must be established.
Outline:
Population Description
Significance of the Problem
Related Health and Social Problems
Evaluation of Current Strategies
Ethical Implications of Current Strategies
Proposed Community and Public Health Nursing Interventions
From the Paper
"Flores, Abreu and Tomany-Korman (2006) identified risk factors that made a child more likely to be uninsured in interviews conducted among 1,100 parents, of which 900 were of Latino ethnicity. The probable factors studied included having older children with a mean age of 9 years, being poor (income < $20,000 per annum), possessing a limited English proficiency, being non-U.S. citizens and if both parents were employed. It is of significant note that ethnicity was not a factor (OR 0.94; 95% CI 0.49-1.81) with regard to child's age (1.11; 1.07-1.15), documented (1.96; 1.09-3.53) or undocumented (6.06; 3.22-11.4) immigrant status, two working parents (2.08; 1.01-4.29) and income $15,000-19,999 per annum (1.84; 1.13-3.00) (Flores, Abreu & Tomany-Korman, 2006). Nonetheless, apart from income, immigration status and plan ineligibility and the availability of state-funded health insurance, cultural aspects regarding health beliefs need to be factored in, especially with regard to delayed or not seeking medical treatment in times of need and the absence of a regular primary care physician (Greenwald, O'Keefe & DiCamillo, 2005; Flores, Abreu & Tomany-Korman, 2006; Shone, Dick, Brach, Kimminau, LaClair, Shenkman et al, 2006)."
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Rwanda and the United Nations, 2008.
This paper explores the 1984 genocide in Rwanda and the role of the United Nations in this tragedy.
1,643 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The paper examines the history of the ethnic conflicts in Rwanda and the outcome of the genocide. The paper determines that the United Nations (UN) facilitated the catastrophe and failed the suffering people of Rwanda. The paper also asserts that the UN may be closer to the brink of disaster than almost any of the conflict-torn states it has failed to help in the past. The paper includes a copy of the source material and an annotated bibliography.
From the Paper
"When the fighting broke out in April of 1994, most of the world was caught in the unhappy position of trying to figure out what could have triggered some monstrous acts. What it learned is that the history of Rwanda has long been, for all intents and purposes, a history of two people: the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority. For many generations, there has been a lingering enmity between the two parties that only needed one spark, however contrived, to burst into a conflagration. In early April of 1994, the murders of Rwandan president, Juvenal Habyarimana, and Burundian president, Cyprien Ntaryamira, proved that fateful spark (Michaels & Mutiso, 44). The question thus becomes, what was it precisely that turned the Hutu against their Tutsi co-citizens in such a dramatic and barbaric way? The answer, perhaps not surprisingly, is found by looking at Rwanda's colonial past."
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Cultural Retention in the Caribbean, 2008.
An examination of the retention of food, religion and music traditions in the Caribbean.
991 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper looks at three instances of cultural retention in the modern-day Caribbean. It discusses the region's cuisine, its faithful adherence to non-Christian religions and its vigorous local music tradition. The paper then outlines how each culture may be understood as a form of resistance to both European imperialism and to the homogenizing forces of globalization.
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"Music is the third and final item on our agenda and, like the two preceding it, a review of music offers some valuable insight into how the oppressed peoples of the Caribbean/West Indies were able to retain at least some of their cultural traditions in the face of European hostility. First of all, "mento" music emerged as a distinct kind of Jamaican folk music in the early part of the 1900s, although its actual roots - like so much Caribbean music - are founded in African rhythms, Latin rhythms and Anglo folksongs. From roughly the midway point of the twentieth century onward, Mento was muscled aside by Rocksteady and by Reggae (Romer, 2007). Nonetheless, what is important about this music is that, even while slaves might have been compelled prior to independence to sing Christian church hymns, there was always time - albeit perhaps not much of it, and perhaps the singing itself was done in secret - to sing indigenous songs that recalled a long-ago African world."
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"The Inheritance of Loss", 2008.
An analysis of the theme of national identity in Kiran Desai's "The Inheritance of Loss".
816 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper looks at how Kiran Desai in "The Inheritance of Loss" offers an indictment of a capitalist system that has managed to crush the spirits of a large portion of the world's inhabitants through a relentless attack on their national and racial identity. The paper looks at Desai's portrayals of the characters Biju and the judge and highlights the difficulty in maintaining one's national identity in hostile environments. The paper notes how Desai portrays two very different responses to the degradation that so often befalls the inhabitants of exploited countries.
From the Paper
"The central issue in the judge's life is racial self-hatred, and he spends his bitter years in an awful quest for pale skin and European civilization. Desai does not offer many details about the judge's childhood in India, but it is clear that he arrives in England with a healthy amount of self-respect. It is in England, however, that the judge begins to feel shame at his heritage and darker skin, and it is there that he begins to experience bitterness over the circumstances of his birth. The magnitude of his shame is understandable, and the harrowing scene of his civil service examination encapsulates this well. In it, the judge is forced to recite a poem from memory, but his recitation, riddled as it is by a heavy accent, only manages to amuse his merciless examiners: ""When he looked up, he say they were all chuckling" (Desai 124). "
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Mother to Child Transmission of AIDS, 2008.
This paper discusses the problem of mother to child transmission of AIDS in Africa and looks at a possible solution.
3,126 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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The writer notes that from a humanitarian point of view, as well as from an economic point of view, it would seem appropriate that authorities should endeavour to protect the most innocent of all innocent victims - new born babies. The writer then discusses that the existence of effective drugs offers the possibility of saving literally millions of newborns from the horrible fate of being born with AIDS. Thus, it would seem that curbing mother to child transmission of AIDS (MTCT) with the use of antiretrovirals should be the top priority of governments in sub-Saharan Africa. This would be the most humane and cost-effective way of coping with the AIDS crisis in the medium to long term. Yet this is not the case. This essay seeks to examine the extent to which MTCT is being combated in sub-Saharan Africa, the reasons for this lack of commitment and to come up with suggestions to improve the situation.
Outline:
Background/Rationale:
Objectives
Methodology
Outcomes
From the Paper
"The last-mentioned factor brings us to another problem that complicates the issue of MTCT in Africa. There is some controversy over the issue of nursing, as some studies have indicated that HIV is not transmitted in this way, while others have suggested that in poverty-stricken communities, the benefits of breast milk outweigh the risks posed by possible MTCT of AIDS. The problem is that - unlike in North America - in sub-Saharan Africa countless numbers of babies die of malnutrition, or from infectious diseases. Breast milk provides some measure of protection from both of these, as it is an ideal source of nutrition, and also passes the mother's antibodies to infants. Thus, it is extremely difficult to know whether to advise HIV positive mothers not to nurse - more harm may be done than good."
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"Korematsu vs.United States", 2008.
Looks at the Supreme Court case of "Korematsu vs.United States", which upheld the Japanese-American relocation order of WWII.
810 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper explains that, in September 1944, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the case of "Korematsu v. United States" (1944) by a 6-3 vote, to uphold Korematsu's conviction for violating the order to evacuate the West Coast. The author points out that the majority ruling was written by Hugo Black, Felix Frankfurter wrote a concurring opinion and dissenting opinions were written by Robert Jackson, Owen Roberts, and Frank Murphy. The paper stresses that, in this case, the Court placed a heavy burden on anyone trying to defend racial discrimination even though the Court allowed such discrimination against Fred Korematsu. The author argues that, nonetheless, the Court should have protected Korematsu's constitutional rights.
From the Paper
"Fred Korematsu was an American citizen of Japanese ancestry and lived in the San Francisco Bay area. He had a good job and a steady girlfriend, and he decided not to obey the relocation order. He went so far as to have plastic surgery performed on his face, and he told strangers that he was of Mexican descent, or Spanish-Hawaiian. This was not an effective ploy, though, and Korematsu was arrested in May 1942 for failing to comply with the evacuation order."
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Human Rights, 2008.
Argues in favor of global human right protection.
2,415 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper stresses that human rights should be practiced and protected around the world because they are the inherent right of every human being. The author of the paper points out that it is much easier to proclaim human rights than it is to grant and preserve them and states that it is critically important to extend human rights to everyone because humanity can never truly consider itself civilized if human rights are being violated anywhere in the world. The author also examines human rights problems, such as totalitarian dictatorships, theocracies, the abortion debate, the death penalty and genocide.
From the Paper
"The history of human rights has been rather bleak, for throughout most of human history, war and conquest have been pervasive and the brute force of rulers has determined the structure of societies. Under such conditions, human rights have been irrelevant. The vanquished were enslaved and the lower classes in every society were at the mercy of the classes above them. It was only when the Enlightenment generated the development of democracy that human rights began to recognized and protected in developing democracies."
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Affirmative Action and Wages, 2008.
An examination of affirmative action, wage inequality and wage differentials.
2,220 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines affirmative action and its impact upon the wage gap found among various groups. While the initiative has met with some success, it is evident that various groups continue to lag behind. The paper looks at the advances that have taken place in recent decades as well as at the areas - mostly in enforcing compliance - where it appears affirmative action is not eliminating workplace discrimination. The paper also suggests that corporate cultures need to change. Finally, it concludes by offering a solution to the enforcement issues plaguing affirmative action in America.
From the Paper
"Interestingly, just as the different groups of women comprising the female population in America gain from affirmative action at a different rate when it comes to pay increases, some scholars argue that affirmative action really works best in industries that have a high incidence of federal contracts or in industries that, because of their high growth rates, invite more government reviews. In other industries, it appears as though the rate of compliance is not quite so high because the extent of government review and involvement is less significant (Walker, 2000). Evidently, the manner and degree of discrimination can only be sharply reduced through rigorous government oversight; simply having federal legislation in place is insufficient to reduce discrimination if those laws will not be strictly enforced. "
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Hispanic Parenting, 2008.
A review of the literature on the Hispanic community and the unique parenting conflicts it faces in a new culture.
2,083 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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Through a review of relevant literature, this paper discusses how parenting guidelines are particularly beneficial to members of immigrant communities, as these communities face the unenviable task of maintaining old and beloved family traditions while simultaneously borrowing and adapting the methods and practices of the new culture. In particular, the paper examines the immigrant Hispanic community in the US and attempts to prove that a setting down of concrete parenting techniques (communication, conflict resolution, and the like) will benefit this community enormously and help alleviate the tension that arises when two cultures meet. The articles and books reviewed are arranged thematically.
Outline:
Summary of Research Problem, Purpose and Thesis
General Books and Studies on Parental Discipline
Books and Studies on Hispanic Parenting Issues and Techniques
Conclusion
From the Paper
"This compilation of articles (all authored by prominent social scientists) attempts to arrive at an understanding of the mammoth topic of Hispanic psychology. Some of the topics are irrelevant to the thesis, but the studies in part one are crucial, as they (like Vasquez' study) study the process of Hispanic acculturation. Buriel and Rueschenberg's "Mexican American Family Functioning and Acculturation: A Family Systems Perspective" is particularly useful here, as the article, through a series of case studies, analyzes the internal structure of the Mexican family and its interactions with the new culture. Like Vasquez, the two authors conclude that success at acculturation is directly related to the functioning of the Hispanic family. "
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The Separatist Movement in Quebec, 2008.
A historical review of the separatist movement in Quebec focusing on whether progress is being made towards peaceful co-existence within Canada.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper states that, no matter what anyone does, the separatist issue in Quebec is never satisfactorily resolved and simply goes on being a bone of contention. The paper goes on to review the origins of the "Quebec issue" and identify the unique set of historical conditions from which the issue developed. The author of the paper argues that the British did all they could to set the stage for peaceful co-existence between Anglophones and Francophones in Canada; however, a sector of Quebecers has remained persistently opposed to peaceful co-operation and has kept alive the spirit of separatism.
From the Paper
"The Quebec Act, which was passed by the British Parliament in 1774, has justifiably been called statesmanlike. Certainly, it seems to have been a determined effort to deal in a just way with the unique circumstances in Quebec. It was also an inspired reply to the complex question the British government faced: "What would be a good law for a former French community, cut off from France, united to England, a close neighbor of American colonies, and now infiltrated with Englishmen and Americans?""
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A Review of Major Themes in Rothenberg, 2008.
A review of a book by P.S. Rothenberg entitled "Race, Class and Gender in the United States".
1,159 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This essay reviews the work of P.S. Rothenberg in her book entitled "Race, Class, and Gender in the United States", that focuses on power in relation to gender, race and class. The paper relates that the style of the book, which consists of short essays, provides an epiphany formulation of where you are in your thoughts regarding the subject matter of gender, race and class. The paper further relates that Rothenberg's book takes a difficult classroom subject and eases the challenge for teachers by supplying teaching material that discusses white privilege, the social construction of gender, poverty statistics, homophobia and racial profiling.
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"Rothenberg's approach in her book entitled Race, class, and gender in the United States, focuses on power in relation to gender, race and class. The style of the book, which consists of short essays provides an epiphany formulation of where you are in your thoughts regarding the subject matter of gender, race and class. Rothenberg takes a difficult classroom subject and eases the challenge for teachers by supplying teaching material that discusses white privilege, the social construction of gender, poverty statistics, homophobia and racial profiling. Not only does she supply material for teachers she provides extra reading sources for students. Her book is classified by systems of oppression. The common thread that runs through each system of oppression is a generic list of common traits identifying immigrants in America today."
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Media and the Darfur Genocide, 2008.
This paper explores the media's failure to adequately cover the Darfur crisis.
2,095 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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The paper examines mainstream and alternative newspapers and magazines in order to demonstrate how mainstream newspaper coverage of the genocide is woefully inadequate, while the efforts of alternative media sources are commendable. The paper highlights the wider repercussions of this failure and shows how the negligible coverage reveals the media's decades-long indifference and racism toward the inhabitants of Africa. The paper strongly asserts that newspaper editors must make amends by bombarding readers with daily accounts of the terrible slaughter.
Outline:
Introduction
General Analysis on the paucity of newspaper coverage on Darfur
How have the publications mentioned above differed in their coverage of the genocide
Repercussions
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The average American citizen will, sadly, know more about the politics of the popular television show American Idol than about the ongoing carnage in Sudan's Darfur region. The genocide in that war-torn country has raged for approximately four years and claimed over 200,000 lives, but these seminal facts have yet to jolt the inhabitants of affluent countries into action. Admittedly, it is somewhat churlish to blame these individuals, as most media outlets cheerfully ignore the distant atrocities and, at best, pay vague lip service to the idea that governments must intervene and halt the bloodshed."
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The Dream of Diversity, 2008.
This paper proposes a solution to attain the elusive goal of true diversity in America today.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how the goal of true diversity in America is illusive and wrought with many systemic barriers that find their roots in the early history of the country. The paper explains the propensity of Americans to congregate with people similar to themselves and also highlights the futility of those that espouse diversity from their culturally segregated educational positions. The paper therefore supports the proposition of Americans totally immersing themselves in foreign cultures as a solution to obtaining a truly diverse society.
From the Paper
""The dream of diversity is like the dream of equality. . both are based on ideals we celebrate even as we undermine them daily. . " (Brooks 348) is how the self-proclaimed comic sociologist David Brooks summarizes the state of cultural diversity in America in his Atlantic Monthly article entitled "People Like Us". The stated desire for true diversity is often manifested in a society that is balkanized into socio-economic and ethnic enclaves in spite of the neighborhood's multicultural history. Americans are traditionally more comfortable with like-minded neighbors, and have a tendency to seek each other out when traveling abroad. The only proven workable solution to integrating true diversity into American culture is through instituting a mandatory foreign service "rite of passage" for all American young adults."
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How Does the Perception of Time Differ between Cultures, 2008.
A look at how different cultures view the concept of time.
3,830 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper discusses the differences in perception and use of time between cultures. Although time carries with it different aspects and holds different values, it is constrained and used as a tool to constrain the actions of the individual for the betterment of a society. The author of this paper concludes that from the constraints of time there are rewards and punishments to allow a society to control individual behavior.
Outline:
Introduction
Sources
Analysis
Perception of time of each culture
The reason for time
Cultural valuations of time
Nature, event and clock time
Linear and Monochronic Time
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Culture can be defined as a shared behavior--a behavior that unites people together in their actions and allows them to co-exist with each other--of course this is not to say that there are not rewards and punishments for helping the group to be functional or not co-operating with the group at all. Time then is a way in which a group (society) maintains a certain amount of functionality by exercising the constraints of time on everybody in the group. Those who do not work within these constraints of time cause chaos within the subsets in the group. Each culture has its own definition of time constraints--many European countries have siesta in the afternoon, in areas if the US where the heat in the summer is well over 100 degrees people schedule their days so they won't be out doing physically labor during the hottest part of the afternoon and in the United Kingdom they have tea time which is different than the traditional American supper time. The concept of time is one way that a culture is defined."
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Genocide in Darfur, 2008.
This paper explores the ongoing crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
1,282 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper looks at how the present situation in Darfur emerged, the main groups involved and what the international community needs to do to improve the present situation and prevent such calamities from happening again. The paper discusses how a more interventionist global community must be more active in quelling troubling situations before they become humanitarian crises.
From the Paper
"The horrific genocide in Darfur that has taken place in recent years has brought into sharp relief just how deadly can be simmering resentments and ethnic/racial tensions if they are allowed to fester over a long period of time. Principally, the events in Darfur have led to a massive loss of life in that part of the world; for instance, between September 2003 and January 2005, Debarati Guha-Sapir and Olivier DeGomme (2006) estimate that the death toll among affected populations in Darfur was 122,000. The aforementioned authors go on to note that, of the approximately 134,000 deaths in Darfur and in Eastern Chad during the time-span highlighted above, at least 120,000 "were excess deaths directly attributable to the conflict, 35,000 of which were violent deaths" (Guha-Sapir & DeGomme, 2006)."
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Culturally Competent Care, 2008.
This paper examines standards and policies of care that are sensitive to the ethnocultural needs of the patient.
3,308 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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The paper discusses the importance of culturally competent care in the hospital. The paper looks at the gap in health insurance coverage in various ethnic groups and examines the standards of the present health policies in effect today. The paper also presents strategies to improve culturally-sensitive care. The paper concludes that there are few concrete policies that categorically address the plight of minorities and therefore it is the ethical responsibility of policy-makers to look out for their welfare.
Outline:
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Population
Population Vulnerability
Standards of Met and Unmet Cultural Competence
Impacts on Nursing Care Delivery
Solutions
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Culturally competent care in the health workplace setting of a hospital involves the provision of effective and timely care that is sensitive to the ethnocultural needs of the client or patient. This type of care, while sensitive to the needs of people with different ethnocultural backgrounds, must not, at the same time, become biased in its provision of care, either by policy, protocol or other barriers that prevent equality in care. This means that, while unique sets of people with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds have equally unique care needs, this should not be the basis for justifications of providers to relegate culturally-sensitive initiatives to lesser priority over others."
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