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Lessons Learned: COVID Management and Cultural Practices in the US Hmong Community
1University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing, Madison, Wisconsin, mlor2@wisc.edu.
Introduction:
Racially and ethnically minoritized communities are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, it is not well understood how these communities are coping with and managing COVID-19. Research has shown that patients' cultural identities and practices can affect their health behaviors.
Case Presentation:
We report the cases of 2 Hmong patients, a middle-aged man and an elderly woman, who were diagnosed with COVID-19. Both patients used a combination of traditional remedies and Western medical treatments to combat COVID-19.
Discussion:
It is important to recognize how culture can affect COVID-19 treatment decisions in the Hmong population. The power of social networks in disseminating inaccurate information during the pandemic is something to be aware of within the Hmong community.
Conclusion:
Hmong patients are likely to use traditional remedies passed along through virtual social platforms and word of mouth, due to poor access, limited health literacy, and low English proficiency skills. Culturally acceptable interventions are needed to improve access to health literacy interventions, including better translations of COVID-19 information for the Hmong community.
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