Cultural considerations Flashcards

1
Q

Touching distance, minimal personal space
May stop meds once sx subside
Minister makes decisions if family is in conflict

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African american

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2
Q

heavily faith based, health and illness is gift from God

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African-American

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3
Q

Believes preventative health not a priority

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African american

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4
Q

African american beliefs on alternative remedies

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cod liver oil

copper bracelets

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5
Q

Vodoo

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African american

Haitians

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6
Q

Grandmother on husband’s side is decision maker

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Hispanic

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7
Q

Balance of hot and cold

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Hispanic panic

Use hot for cold and cold for hot

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8
Q

Maldeojo

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Evil eye

Hispanic population

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9
Q

Health is a gift from God and a reward for good behavior

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Hispanic

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10
Q

rest/work balance

sleeping with a religous relic

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Hispanic

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11
Q

Curerando

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hispanic healer

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12
Q

Expect a shot to feel better

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HIspanic

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13
Q

herbals increases risk for drug/drug reaction

eye contact may be a sign of disrespect

elders are esteemed

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Asian

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14
Q

diabetes uncommon

well insured compared to all other races

1/2 of all elders don’t make visits to healthcare

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Asians

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15
Q

evil is caused by outside spirits-Shinto

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Asian

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16
Q

woman will talk to women

drug safety/ lower doses important

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asian, esp Japanese

17
Q

yen/cold

yang/hot

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Chinese

treat cold with hot and hot with cold

18
Q

diagnose illness by skin and tongue

can permanently cure disease

Will use western care for acute problems, eastern medicine for chronic issues

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Chinese

19
Q

yin/yang

illness is punishment for wrongdoing

amulents/medals

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Philipino

20
Q

Elder=leadership, not age

illness is an imbalance in the individual or clan

healing is sacred work

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Native American

21
Q

intolerant to pain

need eye contact for interest and honesty

medications can cure

males are decision makers

strong religious ties

use alternative health strategies

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Caucasians

22
Q

expect a prescription

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caucasian