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the degree to which individuals have the capacity to
health literacy
obtain, process, and understand basic health
information and services needed to make appropriate
health decisions
Attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being, free of
preventable disease, disability, injury and premature
death.
Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and
attain health literacy to improve the health and well-
healthy people 2030
being of all.
Create social, physical, and economic environments that
promote attaining full potential for health and well-
being for all.
Promote healthy development, healthy behaviors and
well-being across all life stages.
Engage leadership, key constituents, and the public
across multiple sectors to take action and design
policies that improve the health and well-being of all.
prodromal phase time of mild signs or symptoms
recovery phase Client regains physical and emotional control
the temporary, partial, or complete disappearance of the
remission
symptoms of a disease without having achieved a
cure
risk factor anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other
health problems
The phase of illness in which an individual seeks help
seeking help phase from a medical professional. In some cultures, an
individual may seek help from a healer or other
alternative
practitioner.
the process by which we perceive and respond to certain
stress
events, called stressors, that we appraise as
, threatening or challenging
symptomatic phase The phase of illness in which observable symptoms develop
cultural awareness Knowledge of various cultural beliefs and values
An understanding of how a patient's cultural background
cultural competence
shapes his beliefs, values, and expectations for
therapy.
cultural diversity the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a
society.
being aware that cultural differences exist and have an
cultural sensitivity is
effect on values, learning, and behavior.
culture Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.
discrimination unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members
Identity with a group of people that share distinct
ethnicity
physical and mental traits as a product of common
heredity and cultural traditions.
prejudice preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual
experience
the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling
religion
power, especially a personal God or gods.
Understanding one's own spirituality, beliefs, and values
spiritual care
in order to provide care to patients
Judging someone on the basis of one's perception of the
stereotyping
group to which that person belongs
transcultural nursing the study of various cultures with the goal of providing care
specific to each culture
Also called implicit bias. An inclination to prefer one type
unconscious bias
of person, object, or idea over others without being
consciously aware of that preference.