Welcome to the Truth About Bienestar study hub!
For Latinos, wellness is holistic, with multiple interconnected dimensions.
But this phenomenon hadn't been studied quantitatively…until now.
Truth 1/12
Culture greatly influences every single dimension of wellness for Latinos...and they're well aware of how important its role is.
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Latinos have traditionally taken a more reactive approach to health. But Covid-19 taught them the importance of being more preventive.
greater focus on self-care and
mental/emotional wellness
disease/germ avoidance
measures
of an effort to stay connected to
friends and family
importance of leaning on faith and
community to get through hard times
because Covid showed that unexpected
things can happen quickly
vitamins/supplements to strengthen
my immune system
Truth 3/12
When it comes to traditional foods, Latinos often feel forced to choose sides between health and culture.
Truth 4/12
Latinos treasure home remedies and traditional folk practices as complementary, not contradictory to modern medicine.
Truth 5/12
Culture is both the bigger barrier and
key to better healthcare for Latino patients.
system negatively impacts my ability
to receive goog healthcare
my doctor is more knowledgeable
about Hispanic/Latino culture
Truth 6/12
La familia is their secret weapon for both getting and giving support when it comes to their wellness.
get through anything
at least one other person with
their health needs
Truth 7/12
La familia can also be an Achilles' heel that causes stress, and even guilt, which can hinder wellness.
causes them
the most stress
spend most of my time
with my family
Truth 8/12
A collective approach to wellness can make focusing on your own health feel self-centered.
Truth 9/12
Latinos are inherently optimistic, but the drive to build familial wealth can be just as stressful as it is empowering.
I’m building
generational
wealth:
to help
my family
members
financially:
Truth 10/12
Cultural barriers prevent mental health discussions from both sides, with parents unaware and kids reluctant.
understand mental/emotional
health struggles
bringing up mental/emotional
health issues because our
parents had things
harder
Truth 11/12
Overall wellness is nurtured through spiritual connections with their community.
church/be surrounded by
faith-based people
advice from church
leadership
Truth 12/12
Latinos are ready to evolve their culture past barriers that have held them back, and into a future of better bienestar.
emotional health in the Hispanic/Latino community
discussed enough in the Hispanic/Latino community
more in the Hispanic/Latino community
Hispanic/Latino food healthier
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