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J A Plawecki

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PubMed1994

Cultural aspects of caring for Navajo Indian clients.

Cultural factors significantly influence the Navajo's interactive processes as well as perceptions of health and illness. Unfortunately, very limited published information is available about the problems that may occur when health care practitioners ignore the influence of culture. The interactive processes are made even more complex when health care providers have cultural expectations that are different from those held by their patients. The article reviews some of the complex factors (i.e., family structure, health/illness beliefs, traditional remedies, and cultural practitioners) that influence the Navajo's decision to seek, accept, or reject the assistance of professional health care providers. In addition, some implications, strategies, and suggestions are included that may assist the nurse in improving the quality of care provided to the Navajo patient.

Arizona↗
PubMed1992

Improving organ donation rates in the black community.

The risk of developing end-stage renal disease is four times higher in the Black than in the White population. The number of Blacks on dialysis or on the waiting list for transplantation continues to grow due to an insufficient number of suitable organ donors. Same-race transplants have been shown to be more successful when blood types and human leucocyte antigens are used as the matching criteria. The low levels of organ donation by Blacks has been attributed to a number of factors. This article reviews some of the more complex factors (e.g., social practices, religious beliefs, and cultural expectations) affecting the organ donation decision. In addition, some implications and strategies are suggested that may increase the rate of organ donation in the Black community.

Black or African American↗
PubMed1992

A holistic approach to vaso-occlusive pain crisis in children with sickle cell disease.

A significant number of children with sickle cell disease suffer from episodes of acute recurrent vaso-occlusive pain crisis. Unfortunately, very limited published information is available about specific pain management practices used for these patients. There is even less information available on the use of an interdisciplinary approach for management of sickle cell crisis pain. The purpose of this article is to review the genetic cellular pathophysiology, the sickling process, vaso-occlusive crisis, and management of pain associated with sickle cell disease in children. The article further examines an interdisciplinary approach for the management of vaso-occlusive pain crisis.

Anemia, Sickle Cell↗
PubMed1991

Age and health perceptions among elderly blacks.

1. By the year 2000, minority group members will comprise 20% of the total elderly population. Three million blacks will be 65 years or older by that time. 2. Many health-care providers have limited knowledge, experience, or understanding of the minority perspective as it relates to those decisions that influence the health and illness behaviors of this underserved group. 3. A person's self-perception of his physical and mental abilities, as well as his own health status, will influence his willingness to seek and accept help. 4. Interacting with the black elderly about age and health perceptions can allow nurses to demonstrate personal interest, obtain pertinent health-related data, and gain insights into the coping strategies that these individuals have successfully used for long periods.

Black or African American↗
PubMed1989

Increasing organ donation in the black community.

Nationally, black people represent almost 12% of the general population but comprise almost 30% of the ESRD population. A great discrepancy exists between the number of black patients on dialysis and the number who become organ donors. This article reviews some of the many complex factors affecting this situation, such as distrust of health providers, lack of transplant awareness, and religious beliefs, and presents some approaches to increase the black population's understanding of and their receptivity to the need for organ donation.

Black or African American↗
PubMed1981

Aging each other.

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Adolescent↗
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Factors that influence attraction and retention of qualified nurse educators.

In a study to determine factors that influence attraction and retention of nurse educators, 92 faculty members in Iowa institutions of higher learning reported that the work itself was most important in attracting them to and holding them at the institution. Recognition was least important in attracting them, and salary was least important in retention.

Adult↗