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Health Related Cultural Aspects Of The Emerging Population Of Asian American Pacific Islanders

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    More than 15 million Asian American/Pacific Islanders in United States. Asians are people from Far East, Southeast Asia and Indian Subcontinents. Currently, Korean, Chinese and Filipinos are largest Asians in U.S. California is having largest Asian population.       The extended family has major persuasion on American Asians. Family interest and honor is major concern Older member of family has more respect. For instance, calling older by name is disrespectful in Filipinos. Terms like “Tito” and “Tita” before first name of male and female respectively are sign of respect. The oldest male member of family is decision maker. Maintaining harmony is the main culture.     Psychological distress is similar as of U.S. population. Various factors associated with cultural values like stigma, language barriers, cultural impact of shame contribute to low utilizations of mental health care services. Individual behavior reflects the family culture in Asians. Asians are reluctant in discussing the depression or mental illness symptoms.     Suicides are fifth largest reason of death among Asians. Asian American women older than age 65 have highest rate of suicide. Exposure of child to various cultures in schools will result in adoption of other cultural attitudes and beliefs. Immigrant woman employment has resulted in children to caretakers. Name: Health Related Cultural Aspects Of The Emerging Pop ...
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