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Family Involvement In The Navajo's Family Support System

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The Navajos have a strong family support system that is essential in improving their health status. It is encouraging to see other family members caring for the sick because we lack that aspect in today’s society. Family involvement within the Navajo culture might be something that we need to intergrade in our society. The Navajos extended family focuses on helping one another grow, collaborate on resources and contribute in daily life occurrences (Giger & Davidhizar, 2013). I think that with Mary Littlejohn’s family support, she will be able to maintain her pregnancy and deliver with few complications. Incorporating modern medicine with the Navajos health beliefs with ensure compliance with the health regimens.
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