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Degrees of Illness Among Haitians • I do not feel well “ transitory disturbance” • I feel sick from time to time • I am convalescing “recuperating” • I am sick “ not life threatening” • I am very sick “ in critical condition” • I will never be well again “ expect to die”
Haitian Health Care Alternatives Traditional Modern Supernatural Natural Public Physicians Private Physicians Houngan Mambo Voodoo Priestess Mayetizè Bokò Fanm Saj Christian Catholic Priest Pastors Doktè Zo Pikirist Docktè Fèy Chalatan Mayetizè J. <strong>Piton</strong>, M.D.
Page 1 and 2: HIV/AIDS, STIs, TB, and Haitians He
Page 3 and 4: Learning Objectives • Provide a b
Page 5 and 6: Haiti • The least developed count
Page 7 and 8: Religion & Languages Religion • C
Page 9 and 10: Haitian Culture Health Beliefs Cont
Page 11: Supernatural Illnesses • Appear s
Page 15 and 16: Tuberculosis • In 2007, the estim
Page 17 and 18: Background • Boston’s HAITIAN c
Page 19 and 20: Boston’s Haitian Community • Ha
Page 21 and 22: Tuberculosis Rate in Boston • Mat
Page 23 and 24: Continuation • There is strong st
Page 25 and 26: Common Health Beliefs & Practices
Page 27 and 28: Continuation • Fatalistic view: G
Page 29 and 30: Continuation • Stigma & intra-com
Page 31 and 32: Lesson Learned • The Messenger ha
Page 33 and 34: Recommendation for Health Promotion
Page 35 and 36: Conclusion • This framework gives

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