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Saturday, November 3, 2007
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Perspectives on Health in the Country of Myanmar
Linda Johanson, RN, EdD, Division of Nursing, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, NC, USA
| Learning Objective #1: State how the customs, work, religion, and habits of the people in Myanmar affect their health. |
| Learning Objective #2: Consider relevant ways to promote health for the people of Myanmar. |
Myanmar is an exotic country located between India and Thailand where the contrasts between awesome golden pagodas and poor rice farms is dramatic. After two medical mission trips to this country, which was formerly known as Burma, I have been able to observe how cultural considerations affect the health care of the people there. This photographic presentation conveys relevant facts about the people of Myanmar. The predominant religious belief (Buddhism) is discussed, along with information about their work, customs, and health habits. Health care concerns are inferred from this information as well as implications for health care promotion in this population.