Bridging Ethnocultural Diversities in Social Work and HealthAbstract: A reference/college text for educators, practitioners, and students in the social and health human services field identifies and analyzes ethnocultural factors inherent in practice related to varying ethnic groups in social work and health. Based on case studies, the text focuses on concepts of cross-cultural practice and on issues related to the planning, delivery, and use of social work services in the health care of people with ethnic minority backgrounds. The 9 text chapters cover: (1) detailed discussions, guidelines, and models concerning considerations of ethnicity in various aspects of social/health services (interactions with culture and ethnicity; applying ethnocultural concepts in delivery of services; ethnocultural factors in situations involving illness); and (2) 3 detailed case studies (of a Samoan-Hawaiian family, and an intercultural marriage). The last chapter summarizes the concepts, principles, and recommended guidelines covered by the text. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Culture and ethnicity in social work and health care | 7 |
Applying ethnocultural concepts in service delivery | 21 |
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