Respond to the discussion - hispanic health in the us

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Question: Respond to the following discussion post: Hispanic Health in the US Poor conditions of daily life, lack of education, lack of income, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyles are risk factors that contribute to poor health across the Hispanic population (Velasco-Mondragon et al., 2016). McDonald and Paulozzi (2019) state that Hispanic Americans are a socially disadvantaged population with elevated risks for illnesses like stomach, liver, and cervical cancers; liver disease and diabetes.

While smoking less (McDonald & Paulozzi, 2019) and being more health aware, cancer, heart disease, and unintentional injuries are still the leading causes of death in the Hispanic population (CDC, 2020; Velasco-Mondragon et al., 2016). Homicide also contributes to a large number of deaths in the Hispanic population (McDonald & Paulozzi, 2019). While there are many challenges facing the Hispanic patient, access to healthcare is no longer a significant barrier.

Access to health care providers has improved tremendously due to the Affordable Care Act, says Velasco-Mondragon et al. (2016). This improved access to care does not negate the fact that culturally insensitive health care staff, poor health literacy, and the lack of Hispanic health care providers (also known as under representation) still reduce the likelihood of patients to seek care. The disparities mentioned about does create obstacles, to providing care, for the APN (Velasco-Mondragon et al., 2016) due to mistrust of the health care profession. Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) must admit there are health inequalities faced in this population and acknowledge and learn how to build rapport around the culture (and sub cultures) of the Hispanic population. In addition, the APRN must have an open mind when considering the spiritual connectedness of this population when trying to meet their healthcare needs.

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