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Traditional Medicine in Latin America: a holistic approach to health
Get PDFTraditional medicine has been an integral part of human healthcare for centuries, offering a holistic approach to health that goes beyond merely treating physical symptoms. In Latin America, this approach has deep historical roots and has played a significant role in the region\u27s cultural identity. such as social rejection of biomedicine, limited access to biomedical services, and the high cost of medical care. However, there has been a decline in the prevalence of traditional medicine in recent decades, with a decrease in traditional healers and an increasing reliance on biomedical care. This trend varies across different regions, but overall, there is a diminishing number of traditional healers, raising concerns about the potential disappearance of traditional medicine. Despite these challenges, traditional medicine remains a valuable part of healthcare in Latin America. Its cultural significance, holistic approach, and the trust it garners from certain communities make it relevant even in today\u27s rapidly advancing medical landscape. Looking to the future, the field of medicine is poised for significant developments, including advancements in diagnosis, surgery, and treatment methods. While antibiotics have been essential in the fight against infectious diseases, bacterial resistance is a growing concern. Future medical breakthroughs are expected to involve vaccines, gene therapy, monoclonal antibodies, and stem cell transplants. In conclusion, traditional medicine in Latin America reflects a holistic approach to healthcare deeply intertwined with cultural and historical contexts. As modern medicine continues to evolve, there is potential for integrating traditional and scientific knowledge to create a more comprehensive approach to health and well-being, respecting the rich heritage of traditional practice
Development of intercultural competence of university teachers. A teacher training experience
Get PDFUnlike training, which involves the preparation of an organization\u27s personnel to perform a certain activity, teacher training deals with the “acquisition, definition and redefinition of skills, knowledge, abilities and values for the performance of the teaching function throughout their professional life” (Estepa Murillo et al., 2005), which has recently been characterized as competencies that teachers should develop as part of their professional profile. This training, however, is mostly focused on pedagogical aspects (teaching planning, development of teaching-learning or assessment strategies, development of teaching materials) and lately on the inclusion of technological tools and Artificial Intelligence to “improve” classes -especially since the Covid-19 pandemic- and leaves aside other important aspects for the development of the teaching person. This paper presents the redesign of a workshop whose main objective is to develop intercultural competence in higher education teachers, specifically around the French language, culture and education, while guiding them in their search for mobility options to French-speaking countries, which, incidentally, are less widespread compared to Anglo-Saxon options
Women\u27s participation in the process of autonomy in the community of Cherán, Michoacán
Get PDFIndigenous women have often been judged without foundation or reason, they have been denied participation in public life, denied the right to let their voice express everything they consider to be best for their people or for society as a whole.In Cheran Michoacán, with a “Basta ya!” (Enough already!) that came from the mouths of some women, the transformation of an environment full of violence that filled the community members of that native town with fear began. Relationships between each of the members of the community were strengthened, to protect what was most sacred to them: “life, mother nature”. It also led to a change that benefited women in terms of political participation, because they began to be present in the assemblies, in the Greater Council, representing the interests of each one of them and also of their territory
Marriage Practice: A Comparative Analysis between Chinese and Ethiopian People
Get PDFMarriage has been crucial to maintaining human reproduction, social progress, and cultural continuity. Countries have distinctive wedding traditions that reflect social life, morals, religion, values, sexual consciousness, and national psychology\u27s development trends. The article evaluates and compares the variations between Chinese and Ethiopian wedding cultures from the perspectives of traditional values, religion, and wedding processes to understand the variances and similarities of marriage cultures in the process of cultural globalization. The approach adopted in this study is an integrative or narrative review which enables us to capture the practice of marriage culture in Ethiopian and Chinese people. The article revealed that Chinese and Ethiopian marriage practice is similar in terms of pride price, Wedding Ring, wedding banquet, wedding gift, and Wedding ceremony, but have different practice in dressing clothes color and Marriage Sense. But, the impact of cultural globalization is melting both countries’ wedding traditions into Western style
Death as a thread of Cultural and Religious Identity
Get PDFThis article approaches death from an anthropological perspective, exploring its historical evolution and its influence on diverse cultures and societies. It begins by examining how anthropology has contributed to our understanding of death, from its roots in the supernatural to contemporary approaches. Three pivotal periods in anthropological death research are identified: the twentieth-century evolutionary, the heyday of symbolic anthropology, and the current interdisciplinary era. The analysis focuses on the impact of European colonization in the New World and how anthropology emerged as a tool for documenting and understanding cultural and religious changes among indigenous populations who encountered the colonizers. In addition, it explores funerary beliefs and practices in diverse cultures, from the Incas in Argentina to contemporary native cultures in the same country. It highlights rituals and conceptions of death in different religions, including Catholicism, Buddhism, Islam and others. The article underscores the importance of appreciating the cultural diversity surrounding death in a globalized world. Despite superficial differences, death remains a universal theme that raises fundamental questions about life and transcendence. Understanding how different cultures confront and give meaning to death is essential to promote cross-cultural empathy and respect in today\u27s societ
Healing experiences with medicinal plants in older adults of the Rumipamba neighborhood of Navas
Get PDFIntroduction: medicinal plants are those that have healing properties that have been implemented since ancient times, being transmitted from generation to generation as a natural means by which diseases can be treated. Objective: to analyze the healing experiences with medicinal plants in older adults from the Rumipamba de Navas neighborhood. Method: a qualitative approach research was carried out, with a hermeneutic phenomenological design with a descriptive scope that addresses, from a phenomenological position, knowing the healing experiences with medicinal plants in older adults from the Rumipamba de Navas neighborhood. Results: 15 semi-structured interviews were carried out and the analysis of the data obtained through the qualitative study on the healing experiences with medicinal plants in older adults from the Rumipamba de Navas neighborhood and applying Giorgi\u27s method allowed us to identify categories and subcategories that highlight the aspects about your experience. Conclusion: the older adults of the Rumipamba neighborhood of Navas have extensive experience in what has to do with the use of the same medicinal plants that have been used to treat their illnesses and ailments. The information collected indicates the importance that these plants have in their families, neighbors and in taking care of their own health. Furthermore, in the neighborhood it can be seen how the elderly mostly depend on medicinal plants, in such a way that some of them have decided to plant crops on their land to maintain and have these plants nearb
Classrooms in Hospitals as Spaces of Opportunity Towards Inclusive Education
Get PDFThe objective of this research was to determine the specific difficulties that hospitalized students face in accessing inclusive education in hospital classrooms. The technique used is a documentary review; searches were conducted on Google Scholar, Dialnet, and Redalyc using keywords, and 18 documents were selected for thematic analysis. Four dimensions were identified that articulate the complexities of providing inclusive education in hospital classrooms; these are: Educational Barriers, Social and Emotional Aspects, Pedagogical Practices, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration; each contributed to a comprehensive understanding of the obstacles and opportunities to improve the education of hospitalized students, highlighting both the specific difficulties and the effective strategies in use to facilitate an adaptive and comprehensive educational environment. It is concluded that hospital classrooms are redefined as a wellness ecosystem, integrating education and health to fully support the student, proposing to transform education into an essential component of recovery and well-being, using therapeutic methodologies and continuous support networks to adapt learning to the medical and emotional needs of the hospitalized studen
Educational intervention on oral cancer in high-risk patients over 35 years of age
Get PDFIntroduction: oral cancer is one of the top ten locations of cancer incidence in the world, it is more common in men after 40 years of age. Objective: to develop an educational intervention in patients over 35 years of age with a high risk of oral cancer. Method: a quasi-experimental educational intervention study was carried out in office 28 belonging to the “José Lázaro Fonseca López del Castillo” Teaching Stomatology Clinic, of the Isla de la Juventud Special Municipality, in the period 2020-2022. The study universe consisted of 1010 patients from the office, the population of 598 patients over 35 years of age and the sample of 156 patients at high risk of suffering from oral cancer. Results: in the sample, the age group of 45 to 55 years predominated for 35,9 % and light skin color for 67,9 %, with equality regarding sex. The main risk factors found were poor oral hygiene, smoking and traumatic irritants, achieving a decrease in their prevalence after the intervention. Conclusions: it was possible to considerably modify the risk factors, the protective factors and the high risk of suffering from oral cancer, so the educational intervention applied had a positive impac
Physical activity and successful aging: community-based interventions for health promotion
Get PDFAging is a stage of life during which people\u27s health status fluctuates in a variety of ways and experiences some physical health impairments. The issue of how to spend this time healthily has become more pressing as the global aging population rises. In this regard, a significant portion of the scientific literature discusses the benefits of physical activity for older people\u27s overall health. In order to comprehend the potential repercussions of older adults engaging in light physical activity as well as the primary preventive measures, this review sought to evaluate the most recent research on the significance of modest physical exercise. Light physical activity improved older people\u27s functional ability, helped prevent chronic illnesses, and improved their quality of life by preserving their mental well-being. In light of this, it\u27s critical to create and implement training programs that encourage older persons to partake in frequent, light physical activity
Systematization of care for the primary caregiver of older adults with Alzheimer\u27s
Get PDFIntroduction: Alzheimer\u27s disease is identified as one of the mental health problems that requires particular attention, not only because of the human impact, but also because of the crisis that is generated in the family. Therefore, analyzing different aspects of how to care for older adults is a common interest of multiple researchers. Care for the family caregiver, a quality of care not analyzed in depth, is focused in this review as its main object of study.Objective: analyze the category of care for the primary caregiver of older adults with Alzheimer\u27s today.Method: integrative review of original and review articles published in the SciELO databases; Dialnet; Medigraphic. The guiding question was developed through the acronym PICo. The search strategy was carried out using the descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCS) “caregivers” AND “elderly” AND “Alzheimer\u27s dementia” AND “nursing care”, the inclusion criteria were: articles in Spanish and English, published from 2018 to 2024, the methodology is clear, and the theoretical reference. The flow chart (PRISMA) was used, 104 articles were identified and reviewed, of which 12 were useful regarding the evolution of the category, document content analysis was performed.Conclusions: in the analysis of the category, key elements are identified such as population aging, its morbidities, mental health and Alzheimer\u27s disease, as well as the overload of the primary caregive