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- home to the 3rd largest barrier reef
- 700 islands in the Bahamans
- resort named "Baha Mar" which is actually a nickname for the Bahamas meaning shallow sea in Spanish

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- Net migration in 2020 = for every 1,000 Bahamian natives, there were 2.7 immigrants
- As of 2015, 15.3% of the population consists of immigrants
- Bahamian migrant population primarily consists of Haitians, Cubans, and Jamaicans
Bahamas immigration policy :
-->for visits NOT exceeding 30 days, a green card and national passport are required
-->for visits EXCEEDING 30 days, national passport and Bahamian visa are required for U.S. resident non-citizens

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Common values and beliefs impacting health and healthcare decisions

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Common values and beliefs impacting health and healthcare decisions

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- A significant value of Bahamian culture is that a sincere smile goes a long way. This is an important tool for nurses to use.

- It is a way to convey friendliness and openness that facilitates caring and connecting with patients. It is a way to build trust.

- There is a stigma surrounding mental health in the Bahamas, leading to a lack of mental health care on the islands.

- Programs that work on preventing disabilities, illnesses and death due to unhealthy lifestyles have been implemented in recent years.

- Bahamians believe that healthcare should be accessible to everyone, and they have one of the most successful systems in the Caribbean.

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-Natural remedies are very popular

-Bush medicine- a tea or bathe in water with different types of plants or fruits. They use herbs, spices, flower petals, fruit pieces, tree bark, weeds, and leaves.

Aloe vera- for sore throats and cleansing the body

Shepherd's needle- for rashes, stings, and burns

Breadfruit- for high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease.

Lemon grass- for fevers and promote relaxation

Kamalame (gumbo limbo), is known as the “healing tree, ” is used to treat skin reactions

Soursop
-A tropical fruit grown in the Bahamas

-High in vitamin C and known to boost immune health

-A study found it reduced the size of breast cancer tumors and killed cancer cells

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The main hospital found in The Bahamas: The Princess Margaret Hospital

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Nursing considerations and interventions applicable to providing care

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Nursing considerations and interventions applicable to providing care

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The “NHI Bahamas” does not cover overseas care (such as pharmacy services and dental)

Only three government hospitals, 55 health centers, 59 satellite clinics and 288 privately-owned institutions across The Bahamas

Interventions: Strengthen primary care, lower the high-cost care coverage, and establish a wellness programming

Many health care professionals attain their education abroad, mainly Europe, Canada and the United States.

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English is the official language of the Bahamas.

The top three languages spoken in the country are: English, Bahamian Creole, Haitian Creole.

Protestant Christianity is the dominant religion practiced.

Variants of Obeah - a type of Afro-Caribbean spirituality with some similarities to Voodoo, is illegal. People found practicing Obeah can spend up to 3 months in prison

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What popular food in the Bahamas improves high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease?

What is a value of the Bahamian culture that is an important tool for nurses to use?

Who does the population of the Bahamas primarily consist of?