Indigenous Health and Well Being

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Indigenous Health and Well Being 2
Aboriginal’s historical background
There is a need for health workers to take into account the cultural factors so as
appropriately evaluate and provide the required care. It is important to understand that diabetes
occurs alongside a wide range of social, historical, cultural and social determinants which
influence the aboriginal people health. The general disadvantages faced by indigenous people
can be regarded as historical in origin, but they have been prolonged by the modern cultural and
social determinants of health and present indigenous health inequalities. To ensure that the
patient lives in a culturally safe hospital environment I will need to understand the historical
background of the patient so as to have knowledge of how history affects the current and people's
lives. This knowledge will help me to acquire knowledge of any historical factors that may affect
the patient while in the hospital. Understanding historical factors will provide information on
why aboriginal people are more likely to suffer from diabetes than non-aboriginal people. Also,
the specific historical factors are associated with such conditions and their health. Therefore,
when providing care to Aboriginal patients in a hospital setting, the care providers must consider
and respond to the values and principles of the Aboriginal and also appreciate and understand
their health, culture, and identity of aboriginal peoples. Appreciating the history, protocols,
influences, issues, and challenges will provide the knowledge and confidence to provide a
culturally competent hospital environment.
Aboriginal’s traditional healing practices
Also, there is a need to understand the various traditional healing practices which
are embraced by both the urban and rural aboriginal people. Therefore, I will ask the patient to
disclose traditional healing practices and examine them to determine if they can be used in the