Cultural Competence in Prevention (RI Study Guide) Flashcards
Culture refers to which of the following:
A. race
B. ethnicity
C. age
D. religion
E. gender
F. income level
G. education
H. geographical location
I. sexual orientation
J. disability
K. only A and B
L. All of the above
L. all of the above
What is the definition of culture?
integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language, thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups.
What are the five elements of culture?
- norms
- values
- beliefs
- symbols
- practices
What is the definition of cultural competence?
the ability of an individual or organization to interact effectively with people of different cultures
What are the six stages of the cultural competence continuum?
- cultural destructiveness
- cultural incapacity
- cultural blindness
- cultural pre-competence
- cultural competence
- cultural proficiency
What are the five steps for cultural considerations in prevention planning?
- assessment
- capacity
- planning
- implementation
- evaluation
True or false: cultural competence applies only to individuals
false: cultural competence applies to organizations and health systems, just as it does to individuals and professionals