T2 DQ1 Essay - 676 Words

According to the assigned article, Health Disparity and Structural Violence: How Fear Undermines Health Among Immigrants at Risk for Diabetes, narratives tell the story of the interconnectedness between fear and health. Thematically, the issue of fear is a dominant feature that affects how an individual approaches day-to-day living and health. Explain the relationship between fear and health identified by the researchers in the article. Do you agree that structural violence perpetuates health disparity? The article Health Disparity and Structural Violence: How Fear Undermines Health Among Immigrants at Risk for Diabetes was extremely informative. The article identified â€Å"three dimensions of fear including (a) Cost; (b) Language,†¦show more content†¦39). Limited English proficiency lead to financial burdens, and increased their suspicion of being â€Å"discovered† when collections agencies attempted debt recovery, leading to further mistrust in the health care profession. In modern medicine, alternative therapies are poorly understood and studied. The preference for alternative therapies, and herbal medicine were indicated, and the fear of relinquishing information regarding these practices were almost paralyzing. It seemed as though they were ashamed to admit to cultural healing practices, and did not divulge information to practitioners regarding their usage. The cultural disconnect was present as alternative/complimentary medicines are valued as a culture, and â€Å"modern† practitioners cast judgment on their usage. This perceived stigma additionally limited the information shared by the cultural participants with modern medical treatments, potentially causing additional harm, as some herbals are potentially toxic. I do believe that structural violence perpetuates health disparities. I also think that there are services available that are often misunderstood and are underutilized. I feel that with some education, financial assistance through hospitals would be a potential avenue for diminishing the financial impact of seeking care, and