Authors: Cesario SK

Publication Year: 2000

Journal: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing

Keywords: American Indian/Alaska Native, Care of Women, Cultural competence, Culture care, Maternal, newborn care, Native American, Tribal beliefs, Womens Health, American Indian Women, Native American Women

Abstract:

Native Americans, the smallest racial minority in the United States, comprise the fastest growing ethnic group and have a myriad of social and health problems. Women play an important role in health care practices and decision making in this community because many tribes are matrilineal. Practice, education, and research strategies should include identification of beliefs and practices specific to the clan or tribe because there is wide variance in values, lifestyles, and taboos from tribe to tribe. Traditional healers, Native American storytelling, and talking circles can be incorporated into the health care of urban Native American women and their families.

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