Abstract
American Indian Alaska Native people of the United States face challenges in attaining physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental health. This article presents a concept analysis of Diné Hózhó, a complex and misunderstood wellness concept the Diné (Navajo) strive to attain. Findings from a literature review are presented to explore anthropological definitions and uses of the concept Hózhó. The method of concept analysis of Walker and Avant is utilized, model cases are presented. Recommendations for application in nursing practice are presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 113-125 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Advances in Nursing Science |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alaska Native
- American Indian
- Concept analysis
- Diné
- Hózhó
- Native American health
- Navajo
- Wellness
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing