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

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Introduction
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Background
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Tips for Providing Culturally Competent Tuberculosis Services to Persons from Vietnam
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Chapter 1: Vietnamese History and Immigration to the United States
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Chapter 2: Overview of Vietnamese Culture
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Chapter 3: The Health of the Vietnamese
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Chapter 4: Common Perceptions, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Tuberculosis Among Vietnamese
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Conclusion
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Appendix A: Using Kleinman’s Questions to Understand Patients’ Perceptions of Tuberculosis
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Appendix B: Tips for Working with Interpreters
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Appendix C: Tuberculosis and Cultural Competence Resources
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Appendix D: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Study Summary
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Appendix E: Glossary of Vietnamese 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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