Examples of Cultural Phenomena Affecting Health Care Among Black or African Americans
Nations of Origin Many West African countries (as slaves) Ethiopia Nigeria West Indian Islands Dominican Republic Haiti Jamaica
Environmental Control Traditional HEALTH and ILLNESS beliefs may continue to be observed by “traditional” people and new immigrants
Biological Variations Sickle-cell anemia Hypertension Cancer of the esophagus Stomach cancer Coccidioidomycosis Lactose intolerance
Social Organization Family: many single-parent households headed by females Large, extended family networks Strong church affiliations within community Community social organizations
Communication National languages Dialect: Pidgin French, Spanish, Creole
Space Close personal space