Community: Attitudes

As a member of a Native community one is accountable to elders and others

Alcoholism and domestic violence are major issues in Alaska

Native people feel like they don’t have control over their lives

People look for a quick fix to medical issues

Every Culture has different communication styles

Self treatment with traditional methods leads to delayed care

Skeptical of the benefits of genetic research due to historical mistreatment of Native people

The Hawaiian population has diminished greatly

Perspectives on the assimilation of immigrants and indigenous people

Indian communities in New Mexico convey a sense of place and community

Sense of entitlement is gone

Patients who have strong belief in traditional medicine are comfortable with native doctors