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The Hispanic Family and Male-Female Relationships: An Overview:
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An overview of the traditional Hispanic family and male-female relationships is presented, with an emphasis on issues relevant to providing health care to Hispanic populations.Abstract:
An overview of the traditional Hispanic family and male-female relationships is presented, with an emphasis on issues relevant to providing health care to Hispanic populations Aspects of the family presented include visitation, decision making, self-care, and emotional problems Male-female relationships stem from traditional gender roles Machismo and patriarchal authority characterize the male role; the roles of a traditional woman are housewife and mother Women are expected to defer to the authority of their husbands The negative aspects of machismo can result in heavy drinking and the pursuit of high-risk activities, leading to domestic violence and HIV/AIDS These health risks are exacerbated by such cultural factors as male dominance, female modesty, and the practice of keeping problems within the family The importance of personalism in patient-provider encounters is emphasizedread more
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Status of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in Hispanics/Latinos in the United States A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association
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The impact of familism on physical and mental health among Hispanics in the United States
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Differences in Effects of Domestic Violence Between Latina and Non-Latina Women
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