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Herbal Remedies in a Nicaraguan Barrio

Rita L. Ailinger, PhD, RN

George Mason University, railinge{at}gmu.edu

Suzanne Molloy, MSN, ANP

George Mason University

Lydia Zamora, MSN

Universidad Politecnica de Nicaragua

Carmen Benavides, MSP

Universidad Politecnica de Nicaragua

To become more culturally competent, nurses need to increase their knowledge of the health practices of their immigrant clients. With the growing Latino immigrant community, it is imperative that nurses learn more about the cultures from which the immigrants come. This article examines the use of herbal remedies in treating common illnesses in a barrio in Managua, Nicaragua. Data were collected in a random sample of households in an impoverished community of more than 1,600 persons. The use of herbal remedies occurred in 78% of the households. Herbal remedies were used for a variety of symptoms. There was no difference in herbal remedy use based on age or education. The discussion focuses on the availability and functionality of these herbal remedies for this vulnerable population. Implications are addressed for incorporating this information into nursing practice with Central American immigrants, thereby increasing cultural competence.

Key Words: herbal remedies • Nicaragua • cultural competence

Journal of Transcultural Nursing, Vol. 15, No. 4, 278-282 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/1043659604268936
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