American Indian Health and Nursing by
Covers the history of American Indians with a focus on the drastic changes that occurred following European contact. Addresses the roots of American Indian nursing, including coverage of indigenous knowledge and traditional approaches to health and healing.
Communicating Women's Health: Social and Cultural Norms That Influence Health Decisions (Taylor & Francis) by
Provides an in-depth comparative picture of how and why women's health varies for distinct groups of women.
Cultural Safety, Healthcare and Vulnerable Populations: A Critical Theoretical Perspective (Taylor & Francis) by
Provides pragmatic guidance for culturally safe care for a variety of marginalized populations and invites students and professionals to think deeply about the implications of power, culture, and health.
Health Disparities in Respiratory Medicine (Springer) by
Discusses health disparities in respiratory medicine and suggests methods to reduce them. Chapters are organized around either causes, diseases, or types of care, including tobacco smoke exposure, environmental air quality, acute respiratory distress syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and end-of-life care.
HIV/AIDS in India: Voices from the Margins (Taylor & Francis) by
Explores the HIV/AIDS epidemic in India and presents experiences of those marginalized by their sexuality and/or gender, their struggles, and their triumphs.
Medical Management of Vulnerable and Underserved Patients: Principles, Practice, and Populations, 2nd ed. (AccessMedicine) by
Teaches core principles and skills needed to care for patients whose barriers to healthcare are either due to lack of insurance and/or accessible services or based on culture, education, age, inadequate transportation, poor English language skills, homelessness, immigrant status, chronic disease, mental illness, substance abuse, or HIV.
Public Health Evaluation and the Social Determinants of Health (Taylor & Francis) by
Blends current research, existing data, and participatory evaluation methods to introduce various social determinants of health (SDOH), discusses how they relate to public health programs, and explains how to design and evaluate interventions bearing them in mind.
Tackling Causes and Consequences of Health Inequalities: A Practical Guide (Taylor & Francis) by
Offers a concise but comprehensive overview of the key issues in health inequalities and, most importantly, how practically to address them.
Trauma, Resilience, and Health Promotion in LGBT Patients: What Every Healthcare Provider Should Know (Springer) by
Educates healthcare professionals about the effect of identity-based adversity on the health of their LGBT patients and outlines how providers can use the clinical encounter to promote LGBT patients' resilience in the face of adversity and thereby facilitate recovery.