Spiritualism, Santeria, and Fatalism Otilia Salmon, PhD, College of Education & Human Services, University of North Florida March 25, 2005 - UNF Hispanic Health Issues Seminar This is part 2 of an 8 part series of seminars on Hispanic Health Issues brought to you by the University of North Florida’s Dept. of Public Health, College of Health, a grant from AETNA, and the cooperation of Duval County Health Department.

1. Spiritualism, Santeria, and Fatalism This is part 2 of an 8 part series of seminars on Hispanic Health Issues brought to you by the University of North Florida’s Dept. of Public Health, College of Health, a grant from AETNA, and the cooperation of Duval County Health Department. For more information or register for the seminars, please call 620-1289. Otilia Salmon, PhD College of Education & Human Services University of North Florida

10. The belief in Spiritualism is commonly found among the poor.

14. 2. Insufficient medical personnel 3. Distance from health services Spiritualism continued…

21. Santeria

23. Mal de Ojo – Evil Eye

28. Ojo de Dios- God’s Eye

30. Figa

47. Causes of childhood disabilities are believed to include : (a) premonitions (dreams during pregnancy); (b) past transgressions (prior sins); (c) genetic problems; (d) birth trauma; and (e) childhood accidents such as the baby being dropped.