Napoli Maria
School of Social Work, Arizona State University, PO Box 871802, Tempe, AZ 85287-1801, USA.
Am J Public Health. 2002 Oct;92(10):1573-5. doi: 10.2105/ajph.92.10.1573.
Providing health care services to Native women has become a challenge owing to the severity of illness--in particular, diabetes, alcoholism, and arthritis--in this group today. If comprehensive health care is to be offered, coordination of services between health and mental health practitioners is needed. Gathering together to support each other has been a traditional custom for Native women. An integrated health care model is discussed that offers Native women an opportunity to deal with the challenge of mental health and health issues through traditional activities, enhancing their physical and spiritual health and receiving education while creating an atmosphere of empowerment and mutual support.
由于如今该群体疾病严重，尤其是糖尿病、酗酒和关节炎，为美国原住民女性提供医疗保健服务已成为一项挑战。若要提供全面的医疗保健服务，就需要卫生保健从业者和心理健康从业者之间进行服务协调。相互支持是美国原住民女性的传统习俗。本文讨论了一种综合医疗保健模式，该模式为美国原住民女性提供了一个机会，通过传统活动应对心理健康和健康问题的挑战，增强她们的身心健康并接受教育，同时营造一种赋权和相互支持的氛围。
