| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9052928 | Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This article discusses the historical background and traditional beliefs of the Hmong. Cultural conflict occurs when traditional Hmong beliefs and Western health care ideologies are misunderstood. A specific case study focuses on care of a Hmong woman and her husband after a precipitous birth, hemorrhage, and surgical intervention. Nursing insights are identified from “in-between” the cultures. Establishing cultural awareness is an essential first step toward cultural competence.
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Authors
Rita A. Sperstad, Joan Stehle Werner,