Perceptions of Health Promotion and Maintenance Among Latinos in Faith Communities

Perceptions of Health Promotion and Maintenance among Latinos in Faith Communities

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CE TEST QUESTIONS

General Purpose Statement

To present a pilot study exploring how Latino faith community members define the meaning of health and to examine their perceptions and attitudes surrounding health promotion and maintenance.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes:

After completing this continuing education activity, you should be able to:

1. Recall the background information and evidence relevant to Latinos' attitudes about health and how faith communities play a role in supporting health promotion and maintenance.
2. Summarize the results of the study exploring how Latino faith community members define health and their beliefs about health promotion and maintenance.

1. The authors argue that decreasing Latino immigrants' risk for chronic health conditions requires access to healthcare resources for effective
1. health promotion.
2. cost containment.
3. personal attitudes.
2. According to Galvan et al. (2015), cultural insensitivity among healthcare providers can lead to
1. emotional strength against adversity.
2. widespread economic disparities.
3. increased risk-taking behaviors.
3. Under which theme of the Social Ecological Model (SEM) does limited control over health fall?
1. individual
2. relationship
3. community
4. Educational, racial, and economic disparities fall under which of the following level dimensions of the SEM?
1. societal
2. community
3. relationship
5. Participants in this study reported stressors due to job insecurity, spousal illness, and lack of
1. transportation.
2. health insurance.
3. environmental safety.
6. Stress levels were higher among participants who were
1. male.
2. unemployed.
3. born in Mexico.
7. The participants defined physical health as the absence of disease or
1. not being in a hospital.
2. feeling strong and well.
3. not having to take medicine.
8. The participants defined emotional health as
1. being able to work.
2. having a positive outlook.
3. feeling in control of their health.
9. The participants reported that which of the following was restorative to their emotional health?
1. seeing a counselor
2. having family support
3. being of service to others in their parish
10. The participants agreed that illnesses were preventable but stated that, to do so, they would have to
1. increase the regularity of visits to the doctor.
2. change deeply rooted cultural practices.
3. rely primarily on help from God.
11. In reference to food, the participants reported that
1. food made one strong.
2. they don't eat enough food.
3. the food they eat is healthy.
12. In reference to exercise, the participants reported that
1. the cold weather is invigorating.
2. they get enough exercise while at work.
3. their environment makes it unsafe to walk outdoors.
13. In reference to Latino youth, the participants reported that
1. children are expected to help with housework.
2. many families cannot pay for sports for their children.
3. they are thankful for afterschool programs for their children.
14. Despite barriers to accessing health care, participants reported believing that their parish and faith in God were
1. unifying.
2. satisfying.
3. protective.
15. The participants' faith connections cultivated which of the following toward others, particularly those facing illness?
1. forgiveness
2. gratitude
3. empathy
16. The participants stated their belief that physical health is determined by
1. their faith.
2. healthcare providers.
3. their reliance on God.
17. According to Ingram et al. (2015), which of the following is important for the emotional health of Latinos?
1. steady employment
2. positive relationships
3. educational opportunities
18. Participants indicated that their emotional health was restored when they connected with their faith and experienced a sense of
1. selflessness.
2. self-reliance.
3. self-confidence.
19. Research by Giacinto et al. (2016) and others demonstrated that Latinos believe that some illnesses could be passed to future generations, but also that illnesses
1. can be cured by lifestyle improvements.
2. must be tolerated due to the expense of healthcare.
3. were inflicted on them as a form of punishment from God.
20. According to Molina and Simon (2014), Latinos
1. usually earn a livable wage.
2. are proud of their work ethic.
3. feel they have control in their employer relationships.
21. Leyva et al. (2017) suggested leveraging parishes to enhance health promotion through the use of parish health ministries and
1. community health centers.
2. recreational activities for families.
3. elementary and secondary schools.
22. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people of any Spanish origin share a culture that
1. is individually driven.
2. seeks improvement.
3. is collectivistic.
23. According to the National Center for Cultural Competence (2015), which of the following is a cultural norm among Latino families that can lend healthcare personnel greater undue influence or power than intended?
1. deference to men
2. respect for authority
3. fear of traditional health care