title: CARING FOR THE VULNERABLE: AN EXPLORATION OF GUATEMALAN HEALTHCARE ISSUES.
abstract: Knowledge of health practices and concerns is one key to providing culturally sensitive care to persons of different ethnicities. It is estimated that Guatemala is the third leading source of undocumented immigrants in the US. To increase understanding of Guatemalan healthcare issues, a descriptive study asked what are common healthcare issues among rural, indigenous Guatemalans and Guatemalan immigrants to the United States, and how do these issues compare?
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Johanson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002835:Christianity; D065246:Culturally Competent Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006166:Guatemala; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D044382:Population Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult