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Cultural tailoring for an Afro-Caribbean community: a naturalistic approach
1Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, 3200 College Ave., Davie Florida 33314, USA. archibal@fau.edu
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to discover ways to tailor health care interventions to fit the cultural identity of a minority group of people in order to reduce health disparity.
Design/Analysis:
A naturalistic approach was used to interview four self-identified Afro-Caribbean Americans about their experiences of living on the margin. Through content analysis, categories emerged from the transcription revealed embracing, non-entitlement, enduring disrespect, and caring for self
Conclusion:
Afro-Caribbean Americans have strong values, healthy intentions, and appropriate attitude which are critical combinations for successfully tailoring interventions. Implications are discussed.
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