https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc The Philippines is a country with many different cultural influences. The majority of these effects are caused by former colonization, primarily from Spanish and American culture. Despite all of these influences, Filipinos' traditional Asian culture has been preserved and may be observed in their way of life, beliefs, and practices. en-us 2023-10-11 07:38:57 UTC 2023-10-12 04:10:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://v1.padlet.pics/1/image?t=c_limit%2Cdpr_2%2Ch_375%2Cw_500&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet-artifacts.storage.googleapis.com%2F04bbd491f9dafeb4d02949cb821d5bf906f6680b%2F5fd34ea0502060aeadbf3bc454877c4d-h-a7024d1f781a61e9cf8de55f0b25db44.jpg francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2741393433 My concept of healthy was pretty restricted when I was battling with disordered eating. I had come to assume that my health was mostly determined by my physical stature, how much I weighed, and how many veggies I consumed. It was quite exhausting. I took a look at how I was treating my mind and body a few years back and realized it wasn't truly making me healthy. Our culture, family, friends, and even social media all have an impact on our understanding of what it means to be healthy.

Being healthy nowadays means a variety of things to me:

- Consuming foods that are both nutritious and enjoyable.  
- Being active 3-4 days a week, but allowing for adjustments due to lack of sleep, over-commitment, or just "not feeling it"
- Making spiritual health a priority and spending daily time with Jesus.
- Participating in social gatherings that offer me the enjoyment while also being able to say no when I need time to rest.
- Getting a minimum of 6-8 hours of sleep each night 
- Trying to be involved in life regardless of how I feel about my body in general. 

Understand that, while these are the goals I have, they are not always met. When I encounter a challenge, I assume it will be easier for me to handle if I were smaller or exercise more, but this is not the reality.  This is a process, and I'm sure I'll never stop learning.]]> 2023-10-11 08:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2741393433 francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742825920 For me, culturally responsive care involves acknowledging the impact of culture on people from migrant and refugee backgrounds' healthcare choices and preferences, being aware of their own cultural norms and values, and reflecting on their cultural upbringing and how that affects their interactions. Moreover, I should have the ability to self-evaluate their capacity to deliver adaptable and responsive care to people from other cultures, as well as engage in a manner suited to that person and their culture. While simultaneously attempting to reduce culturally inappropriate  practices that have a detrimental influence on health outcomes, such as unfairness ineffective interactions, preconceptions, and a lack of cultural awareness.]]> 2023-10-12 02:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742825920 francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742880226 Access to basic amenities and housing, income, and appropriate employment are the three social determinants of health that I wanted to highlight in this blog.

INCOME
Income has been discovered to be an incredibly potent health determinant, affecting prevalent health issues across all age groups, from early children through adolescence and into adulthood. Despite of their origins, refugees usually abandon the majority of their possessions, including enterprises, properties from which they earned a living, money, and even papers proving their competence for their job. As a result, many people find themselves in a state of extreme poverty, where they may remain for a period of time.  Multiple refugee health studies have discovered a link between poor socioeconomic conditions and PTSD, health issues, and depression.

HOUSING
Inadequate housing is also significantly linked to poverty. Overcrowded housing and safety hazards such as paint containing lead, and unsafe electrical or structural components can all be indicators for inadequate housing. Overcrowding and insufficient housing have regularly been linked to lower general population health outcomes. Because of lack of funds, refugees are often placed in substandard accommodation and find it difficult to pay for what little accommodation they have.

EMPLOYMENT
Financial difficulties are definitely linked to a lack of employment opportunities. The difficulty to locate adequate and acceptable job, or perhaps any employment at all, is very common for refugees. Refugees may confront more work obstacles than voluntary migrants because they have less influence over where, and when they migrate. As a result, they tend to be less inclined to come uttering the official language, which has been proved to be a substantial barrier to their employment on numerous occasions. They may also encounter additional difficulties in having their qualifications recognized because they may lack evidence of their training. ]]> 2023-10-12 03:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742880226 francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742886057 Mental Health
A lot of children and adults from refugee-like backgrounds have been subjected to trauma, disputes, separation from families, and serious breaches of human rights, including abuse and physical assault.  According to certain studies, the prevalence of common mental health conditions (such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) among migrants and refugees is higher than in host communities. Making mental health care accessible through basic medical services can aid in the identification of migrants and refugees suffering from mental illnesses, as well as making care more readily available and cost efficient.

Skin Infections
Some groups of persons from refugee-like backgrounds may be prone to skin diseases. Although prevalence data are limited, skin issues were the sixth most common condition among newly arrived refugee patients. Oral therapy should be used for Tinea Capitis, palmar or solar tinea, or if the condition is extensive, refractory to topical therapy, recurring, or has previously been treated with steroids. Tinea unguium is mainly treated orally.

Terbinafine 250mg daily OR fluconazole 150mg once weekly OR itraconazole 200mg oral, twice daily for 1 week (feet/hands) or daily for 1 week (elsewhere) for >40kg. Continue treatment until clinical resolution (2-6 weeks).

Terbinafine 125mg/d for 2-4 weeks OR Itraconazole 3-5mg/kg daily for 4-6 weeks OR Fluconazole 6mg/kg/day for 3-6 weeks for 20-40kg.

Terbinafine 62.5mg daily for 2-4 weeks, 10-20kg

Griseofulvin 20-25mg/kg/day for 6-12 weeks is another option. 

]]> 2023-10-12 03:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742886057 francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742913635 Sambong or Blumea balsamifera is a famous Philippine herbal blooming plant used to cure wounds and cuts, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti-spam, colds, and coughs. It's also used to treat infected wounds, respiratory infections, and stomach aches.]]> 2023-10-12 03:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742913635 francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742916886 Our passion of sosyalan (socializing), dancing, and singing culminates in the fiesta (festival), a province-wide street party and local talent show. Expect to dance in the streets to tribal drum sounds (look for the Latin influence). Or simply marvel at the ornate floats blooming with the season's produce and the skillful work of the town inhabitants. Our island-style celebrations are open to everyone, from masquerades to mud fests, pilgrim processions to pageant parties.]]> 2023-10-12 03:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742916886 francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742919160 "Pagmamano" is a Filipino gesture of respect shown to elders by young people. This is accomplished by softly striking the young's forehead with the elder's right hand. The elder will usually remark "Kaawaan ka ng Diyos" (May God have compassion on you), especially in the provinces.]]> 2023-10-12 03:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742919160 francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742920589 The Christian religion is practiced by the vast majority of Filipinos. Spain had such an impact on the people that the Philippines became one of only two mostly Christian nations in Asia Pacific, the other being East Timor. ]]> 2023-10-12 03:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742920589 francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742925662 In Tagalog, kamayan means "by hand," and it refers to the method of eating with your hands. It's best employed at a boodle fight, when you share a dinner with friends and family around a banana leaf-lined table piled high with scrumptious ulam (or main dish). Before Spanish colonization brought utensils like spoons, forks, and knives to the islands, eating kamayan was the traditional means of eating. Unlike in other regions of Asia, Filipinos do not traditionally use chopsticks, yet they are a welcome addition these days. ]]> 2023-10-12 04:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742925662 francinesydd https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742930367 Tagalog is one of the major languages spoken in the Philippines, which presently has a population of over 100 million people. It is the native language of the Tagalog people of the northern island of Luzon. Manuel L. Quezon, then President of the Commonwealth Republic, designated it the basis for the national language in 1937, and it was renamed Pilipino in 1959. ]]> 2023-10-12 04:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/francinesydd/zygxhyre4wvcigrc/wish/2742930367