cultural and ethnicity spiritual health Flashcards
what is culture/ group oriented
set of beliefs, values and customs passed down from generation to another/ shared experiences provide a sense of identification and belongingness to the members of the group
characteristics of culture
learned, dynamic, diverse, ethnocentric, observable: rituals, expressions of culture
what is ethnocentric
viewing ones own culture as the only correct standard by which to view people of other cultures
what is subculture
a group of people within a culture that differentiates itself from the larger culture where it belongs ex. hippies, deaf culture, bikers, nursing (subculture of nursing)
ethnicity
a sense of identification with a collective cultural group, largely based on the groups common heritage/ one belongs to a specific ethnic group or groups either through birth or through adoption of characteristics of that group
people within an ethnic group share
behavior patterns, language, food preferences, religious practices, political interests
race
dividing people into population or groups of various sets of physical characteristics: skin pigmentation, facial features, hair texture
racism
belief that some races are inherently superior (physically, intellectually) or culturally to others and therefore have a right to dominate
stereotyping
to stereotype is to develop a fixed idea about a person or group
self reflection is required to identify personal
beliefs, biases, prejudices
what is transcultural nursing
a humanistic and scientific area of nursing study and practice that focuses on how patterns of behavior in health, illness, and caring are influenced by the values and beliefs of a specific population
experimental learning “learning from experience”
process through which the student develops skills, values and knowledge from direct learning experiences outside a traditntal academic setting
cultural concerns impacting patient care: group dynamics- gender roles
norms
cultural concerns impacting patient care: disease susceptibility
incidence (Africa- AIDS)
cultural concerns impacting patient care: food and nutrition
food preferences and preparation are culturally influenced
cultural concerns impacting patient care: spiritual and religious need
items, maintain flexibility when for nursing activities and procedures
cultural concerns impacting patient care: reactions to pain
some cultures allow or even encourage the open expression of emotions related to pain, whereas other cultures encourage suppression of such emotions
cultural concerns impacting patient care: orientation to space and time
personal space: area around person regarded as part of the person. individualized for each person and for each culture
cultural concerns impacting patient care: socioeconomic factors
low income is a major problem of the U.S. and has created a culture of poverty
cultural concerns impacting patient care: personal care patterns
bathing, perfumes, and deodorant use
cultural concerns impacting patient care: folk and traditional healthcare
many cultures use herb, spiritualists, voodoo or faith healing
convert cultural sensitivity
spend time with your patient and convey a genuine desire to learn about their culture, values, and beliefs/ assess dietary needs & restrictions
what is spirituality
is anything that pertains to a persons relationship with non material life force or higher power
what is religion
a subcategory of spirituality *organized system of beliefs about a higher power- include set forms of worship, rituals, practices * faith oriented
