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Week 6 Mind Map - Coggle Diagram
Week 6 Mind Map
American Indian (AI) populations experience significant health disparities compared to the general American population
Causes (combine over time)
Historical Trauma
Embodied trauma
Trauma is expressed in mental health issues, abuse, etc.
Generational Trauma
Genetic mutations in response to trauma
Leads to generational, biological health disparities like fertility
Adverse childhood experiences
Parental abuse
Poverty
Poor nutrition
Adverse Adulthood Experiences
Poverty
Alcoholism and addiction
Mental health issues that lead to abuse
Loss of Culture and Tradition
Boarding school
Destruction of cultural items
Structural Workings
Food programs like WIC and FDPIR
Forced relocation
Legislation
Gestational Stressors
Historical context
must
be considered to truly understand reality of AI/AN health disparities
AI/AN transgender and Two-Spirit youth experience increased health disparities
Causes
Long-lasting effects of colonialism, trauma, and systemic issues
Historical trauma
Settler colonialism systematically removed acceptance from native communities
Boarding schools
Poor outcomes worsened by institutional racism and discrimination in the healthcare system
Systemic marginalization can counter the influence of tribal traditions
Patient-side barriers
Lack of access to gender-affirming care
Lack of income or health insurance
Lack of cultural competence among healthcare providers
Socioeconomic factors
Provider-side barriers
Lack of LGBTQ2S medical knowledge
Unfriendly health system organization
Inadequate LGBT+ training
The bright side
Many of these youth have access to community resilience that provides support
Understanding history, intersectionality, and community strength can help provide quality care to these youth