socio-economic backgrounds, particularly in the context of human resources ,non-profit organisation , and government agencies whose employees work with persons from different cultural/ethnic backgrounds. Cultural competence comprises four components: (a) Awareness of one's own cultural worldview, (b) Attitude towards cultural differences, (c) Knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and (d) Cross-cultural skills. Developing cultural competence results in an ability to understand, communicate
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The fact that child soldiers are used to clear landmines and act as shields reveals that children aren’t of any value to them, they hold no proprietary value, they’re something replaceable. Amnesty International raises awareness of these horrid conditions, gambling their lives, which is represented in the ads, for example, when the child in ad 1 has bandages on his face, suggesting he is neglected and not cared for, and in ad 2, where the children are getting beaten and
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2nd Edition Disasters and Development Disaster Management Training Programme GE.94-02894 Disasters and Development 2nd Edition Module prepared by: R.S.Stephenson, Ph.D. DHA Disaster Management Training Programme 1994 Disaster and Development This training module has been funded by the United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator for the Disaster Management Training Programme (DMTP) in association
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Health Nursing Intervention During the initial surveys and studies performed, the Town of Breckenridge was shown to be healthy and affluent. But, even with this affluence, and the services available because of it, there were populations that were shown to be vulnerable. These vulnerabilities are in part due to lifestyle choices of some residents as well as the access to health care due to job opportunities. The purpose of this paper is to address some of the community concerns raised as well
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develop a therapeutic relationship it has been found that a number of skills are required for example conveying empathy and understanding, accepting individuality, providing support, promoting equality, demonstrating respect, maintaining boundaries, self awareness and being there for the client in a genuine manner(Dziopa et al 2008). All of these components have been found to establish the therapeutic relationship therefore communication is a fundamental part of nursing which allows the nurse to get to
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Child and adolescent psychology Name Institutional affiliation Children who, for many reasons are at a risk of losing their parents, or are living without their parents are exposed to discrimination and poverty. This makes them vulnerable to neglect, abuse and exploitation. Parenting can be defined as a dynamic process that depends on communication that takes place between children and their parents, families and environment. Parenting practices are vital in the development of a child, and are
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Nursing Role in Helping Burn Patient’s Coping Abilities with Body image and Self-esteem Abida Sultana NU201: Family Focused Nursing November 16, 2012 Part I: Clinical Narrative and Clinical Question: It was my 2nd pediatric clinical weekend; I was still trying to cope with my first clinical experiences at Shriners. I couldn’t sleep the night before, checked on my daughter several times (more than usual) to make sure she was safe. It was an overcast
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with equity is the basic objective of “inclusive growth”. Financial inclusion is conceived as a major driving force to achieve self-sustained inclusive economic growth. Financial inclusion can be defined as the process of ensuring access to financial services and timely availability of adequate credit where needed by vulnerable Groups such as weaker sections and low income groups at an affordable cost (Report of
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/Management, Nutrition/Metabolic, Elimination, Activity/Exercise, Sleep/Rest, Cognitive/perceptual, Self-perception/Self Concept, Role/Role-relationship Sexuality/Reproductive, Coping/ Stress. Prescott Valley is a town in Yavapai, Arizona State US, Prescott Valley was the seventh fastest-growing place among all cities and towns in Arizona between 1990 and 2000. According 2010 to census, the population of the town is 38,822. Value/Belief Pattern- Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with beliefs
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CYBERSTALKING The World Wide Web and Internet are great places to study, work, or even play. But there is an ugly side of cyberspace. Cyberspace reflects the real world and some people tend to forget that cyberstalking and harassment are problems that a large number of people (especially women) are realizing. (Jenson, 1996, p.1) Cyber stalking is the use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk someone, which may be a computer crime or harassment. This term is used interchangeably with
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