«In the Mountains One Feels like a Dog off the Leash» — Sámi Perceptions of Welfare and its Influencing Factors

Tervo, Hellevi; Nikkonen, Merja

doi:10.1177/010740831003000403

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“…As many of the old Sami patients with dementia had spent great parts of their lives out-of-doors in close communion with nature (21), it is important to accommodate for seasonal activities and thusly to some extent support their previous rhythm of life as well as contribute to remembrance (22). It is for instance possible to remind patients of the current season by looking for budding branches or yellowing leaves, to talk with patients about calving and work with 'sennegress 3 ', as well as serving season-specific foods more often.…”

Section: Rhythm Of Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

The influence of cultural background in intercultural dementia care: exemplified by Sami patients

Hanssen

2012

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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Tittel:The influence of cultural background in intercultural dementia care: exemplified by Sami patients Forfatter: Hanssen, I. Referanse: Hanssen, I. (2013) Sammendrag:Aim: To gain knowledge about how the original culture may influence communication and interaction with institutionalised patiens with dementia and of what particular cultural aspects may come to the fore, exemplified by Sami patients. Method: Qualitative narrative interviews with 15 interviewees, family members of Sami patients with dementia and nursing staff experienced with dementia care were conducted. Hermeneutic, thematic analysis was used. Findings: Although the way dementia influence mental functions, language, etc. is universal, behaviours, reactions and responses may be coloured by patient's background culture. Knowledge of language, cultural codes and the patient's former life are primary keys to understanding. Rhythm of life, spirituality, sining and tangible aspects of traditional culture like clothes and food constitute important aspects of culture-appropriate care.Omsorgsbiblioteket har ikke tilgang til å publisere dette dokumentet i fulltekst. Kanskje ditt lokale bibliotek kan hjelpe deg, eller kanskje du kommer videre med lenken nedenfor.

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Section: Rhythm Of Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

The influence of cultural background in intercultural dementia care: exemplified by Sami patients

Hanssen

2012

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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“…Similar to Appiah and Gutman [27] who discuss the concept of "culture" as a common culture that shares a language and participates in mutual expectations and understandings. Even if our interviewees experienced themselves as alienated from their culture and traditions they all emphasized that outdoor living and being close to the nature forms the basis of their wellbeing [28]. As older South Sami in general, they dreamed about the past, and longed for a life up in the mountains [29].…”

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confidence: 93%

Experiences of being old and receiving home nursing care. Older South Sami narrations of their experiences—An interview study

Ness¹,

Enmarker²

2013

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The Sami people who are the natives of Scandinavia are not a homogeneous group. They consist of different groups of Sami populations of which the South Sami population are one small group. For the South Sami this means a problem; they have to struggle against a general ignorance about the Sami people and culture, which also may affect received home nursing care. The aim of this study is to describe individual South Sami experiences of being old and receiving home nursing care. A sample of 10 older persons with South Sami background was chosen for this study. Narrative interviews were conducted and qualitative content analysis was used to identify and categorize primary patterns in data. The experience of being an old person with South Sami background who receives home nursing care was understood through the use of the following four themes developed from the informants' own narratives: "Experience of losses in life"; "Feelings of being less valued"; "Feelings of gratitude"; and "Experience of meaning in daily life as old". The main finding is that the South Sami population still is exposed to an ongoing subtle colonisation. Therefore, it is important to prepare and teach nurses who work in the South Sami area in cultural care, traditional values and beliefs specific to the South Sami population.

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“… [ 48 – 50 ] Diet and lifestyle Saami traditional diet and lifestyle seem to protect Saami from lifestyle diseases Findings indicate that Saami lifestyle and diet is changing to resemble the majority population. Change or loss in traditional diet also indicates change in cultural values, livelihoods and lifestyle [ 55 , 56 ] Substance use There are no significant ethnic differences on the use of substances [ 52 , 61 , 64 ]. Cultural well-being Strong Saami ethnic identity seems to be important for physical and mental health of Saami.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Holistic Effects of Climate Change on the Culture, Well-Being, and Health of the Saami, the Only Indigenous People in the European Union

Jaakkola

Juntunen

Näkkäläjärvi

2018

Curr Envir Health Rpt

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Purpose of Review(1) To develop a framework for understanding the holistic effects of climate change on the Saami people; (2) to summarize the scientific evidence about the primary, secondary, and tertiary effects of climate change on Saami culture and Sápmi region; and (3) to identify gaps in the knowledge of the effects of climate change on health and well-being of the Saami.Recent FindingsThe Saami health is on average similar, or slightly better compared to the health of other populations in the same area. Warming climate has already influenced Saami reindeer culture. Mental health and suicide risk partly linked to changing physical and social environments are major concerns.SummaryThe lifestyle, diet, and morbidity of the Saami are changing to resemble the majority populations posing threats for the health of the Saami and making them more vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Climate change is a threat for the cultural way of life of Saami. Possibilities for Saami to adapt to climate change are limited.

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«In the Mountains One Feels like a Dog off the Leash» — Sámi Perceptions of Welfare and its Influencing Factors

Cited by 10 publications

References 20 publications

The influence of cultural background in intercultural dementia care: exemplified by Sami patients

The influence of cultural background in intercultural dementia care: exemplified by Sami patients

Experiences of being old and receiving home nursing care. Older South Sami narrations of their experiences—An interview study

The Holistic Effects of Climate Change on the Culture, Well-Being, and Health of the Saami, the Only Indigenous People in the European Union

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