Hmong Today: Healthcare Beliefs and Practices

Hmong people have been in the United States for 40 years. The attitudes, values, and behaviors are changing within the culture as we acclimate to the American or Western Culture and Belief system. This is a survey that will assess and compare the uses of Hmong Shamanism and Western health practices and values for treating physical and mental health illness within Hmong Community today.

I Agree

Background

I am 100% Hmong.

I am from a mixed family, one of my parents is Hmong and the other is of another ethnic background.

Other

Age

Highest Completed Education

Place of Birth

United States

Other

Were your Parent(s) born in the United States?

Yes

Other

Methods of Healthcare Treatment

Western Medicine ONLY - Hospitals, Doctors, Prescribed Medications, Surgical Treatment

Combination - Hmong Traditional Healing Methods/Shamanic Rituals and Western Medicine

Other

Did your parents teach you about Hmong Shamanic Rituals (Ua Neng) growing up

Yes

Have you or your family used a Hmong Shaman and Hmong Traditional Healing practices to treat physical or mental health illness (examples: infertility issues, broken bones, spiritual issues, depression, fatigue, wounds, chronic pain, herbs, protective objects, red and white blessing strings, special diets (chicken diet after childbirth), blessings, calling of the spirit, etc...)

Have you or your family been treated for physical health issues and mental health issues?

Physical Health Issues, Western Medicine Only

Physical Health Issues, Hmong Shaman Only

Physical Health Issues, Combination of Both

Physical and Mental, Western Medicine Only

Physical and Mental, Hmong Shaman Only

Physical and Mental Health Issues, Combination of Both

Other

Do you intend to learn, practice and teach the next generation about the Hmong Shamanism Rituals and Traditional Practices?

I don't have access to someone who can teach me but I would like to.

My framily practices it but I don't understand the purpose of the rituals so I will not be able to teach this to the next generation.

I am currently learning, practicing, and/or teaching someone.

I have a strong understanding but no longer practice Hmong Shamanism Rituals and Traditional Practices.

No, I am not interested because my values system is different.

Other