Hmong From Laos Medical Care

Hmong Refugees and the US Health System | Cultural …

https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/hmong-refugees-and-us-health-system

In Laos they are called Meo, with basically the same translation and connotation. These Southeast Asian people use the term Hmong (also spelled h'Mong), which means "free man," as their real and preferred name. A minority among the lowland …

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down - Wikipedia

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Hmong herbal medicine and herbalists in Lao PDR: …

https://ethnobiomed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13002-019-0307-2

In Lao PDR, the Hmong ethnic group has extensive knowledge about the use of medicinal plants. However, despite the importance of the Hmong pharmacopeia …

Engaging in Culturally Informed Nursing Care with …

https://epublications.marquette.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1402&context=nursing_fac

The Hmong may be wary of a health care provider's intentions (Lee & Vang, 2010). Hmong Americans' distrust of the medical system can stem from unfamiliarity with the healthcare …

Hmong health beliefs and experiences in the western …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11951715/

Abstract. This ethnographic study was conducted to determine Hmong perspectives and beliefs that influence the Hmong experience in Western medical situations. …

Providing Healthcare to Hmong Patients and Families

https://www.dimensionsofculture.com/2012/01/providing-healthcare-to-hmong-patients-and-families/

The Hmong language has few medical terms. Older Hmong may tend to use metaphor when expressing themselves, and this can make it difficult for …

Hmong herbal medicine and herbalists in Lao PDR: …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31196205/

Abstract Background: In Lao PDR, the Hmong ethnic group has extensive knowledge about the use of medicinal plants. However, despite the importance of the …

Hmong - Culture Care Connection

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Hmong-Americans have lower rates of cancer screening than Whites and Asian-Americans. Hmong-Americans are twice as likely to die from stomach cancer, compared to …

UNPO: UN concerned for Hmong in Laos

https://unpo.org/article/22146

The Working Group on Enforced Disappearances and seven Special Rapporteurs have sent a second Joint Allegation Letter (JAL UA LAO 3/2021) to the Lao …

A Hmong Girl Who Changed the Course of Western …

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The Hmong family, whose practices are validated by hundreds of generations of success against rugged mountain terrain and vicious political …