Promoting Cultural Sensitivity: A Practical Guide for Tuberculosis Programs That Provide Services to Persons from Burma

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Introduction
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Background
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Chapter 1: Burma History and Immigration to the United States
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Chapter 2: Overview of Karen Culture
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Chapter 3: Health Status of Karen Burmese
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Chapter 4: Perceptions, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Tuberculosis Among Karen Burmese & Conclusion
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Appendix A: Using Kleinman's Questions to Understand Patients' TB Perceptions
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Appendix B: Tips for Working with Interpreters
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Appendix C: TB and Cultural Competence Resources
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Appendix D: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Study Summary
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Appendix E: Karen Terms and Phrases
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Appendix F: Tuberculosis Screening Policies for Persons Overseas
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Appendix G: References
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