Quoted definitions
Psychosocial interventions- “Therapies or actions used to help a person transition into society in a healthful way when there has been some disconnect.”
Biopsychosocial approach- “it systematically considers biological, psychological, and social factors and their complex interactions in understanding health, illness, and healthcare delivery.”
Racial/ethnic disparities in health- “are differences in health quality, access, and outcomes which adversely affect members of racial and ethnic minority groups.”
Culture- “is the way of life of a group of people.”
Psychosocial intervention- is the use of non-medicinal means to alter a person’s behavior toward healthy interactions with society.
Biopsychosocial approach- It is a model that views health and illness as products of biological, psychological, and social factors.
Racial/ethnic disparities in health- Are inequalities between races or ethnic groups in health care access, use, and quality of care.
Culture- is social behavior and norms of a particular people or society.
Examples
Psychosocial intervention- In my social work practice as an intern, we used psychosocial interventions, for example, cognitive therapies and individual counseling to enable people with social and mental disorders such as anxiety and depression to guide them to restore their health.
Biopsychosocial approach- The New York Times reported that psychiatrists use the Biopsychosocial model to access development in mental health in patients who have suffered traumatic experiences.
Racial/ethnic disparities in health- The New York Times reported huge racial disparities found in death linked pregnancy. “African-American, Native American and Alaska Native women are about three times more likely to die from causes related to pregnancy compared to white women in the United States.”
Culture- The Columbus Dispatch has reported how the male population has challenges with their health because they are tough-natured and engage in risky behavior.
Question
The issue of racial/ethnic disparities in health has existed for a long time. These theories are more focused on the members of the affected race or ethnic groups. Are there theories of addressing racial/ethnic disparities in health which focus on health providers because they also contribute to this problem?
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