Student Evaluation

1. (True or False) To many Pacific Islanders, the needs of the group are more important than the needs of the individual.

2. (True or False) Most Pacific Islanders have had relatively little contact with Europeans or Americans.

3. (True or False) Pacific Islander elders should initially be addressed by their first names.

4. (True or False) Hansen's Disease (leprosy) has been completely eradicated in the Pacific region.

5. (True or False) In Hawaii, Native Hawaiians suffer from the highest age-adjusted death rates from heart disease, cancer, stroke, accidents and diabetes.

6. (True or False) When Native Hawaiians question you about your personal life, they are trying to distract you from their real problems and to interfere with the patient-physician relationship.

7. (True or False) Cultural trauma is thought to be a major cause of many of the health disparities suffered by Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

8. (True or False) Even if Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders don't mention it, they should be asked if they are using traditional medicines/healing modalities.

9. (True or False) The Native Hawaiian concept of lokahi focuses on having a healthy mind and a healthy body.

10. (True or False) Making eye contact with a Micronesian older adult is an important way to show your respect.

11. (True or False) Hepatits C is seen more frequently in Pacific Islanders than Hepatitis B.

12. Native Hawaiians are more likely to comply with your treatment if you: (click on ONE correct answer):

13. Common medical problems of elderly Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders include: (click on ONE INCORRECT answer)