Cultural - Spiritual variation in relation to nutritional and dietary support Flashcards
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- They believe ill health is a result of an imbalance brought about by personal negligence or immorality and that caring for the body with rest, nutrition, exercise, and sleep will result in balance.
- Until the illness becomes advanced, typically they will not seek health care and tend to be stoic regarding pain.
- It’s important to consult with family members in thedecision making process.
- A belief in the hot and cold theory of healing persists among them.
- Adherence is common as they highly respect health practitioners and will not question the program.
- They believe life is controlled by supernatural forces, as well as by the will of God.
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Filipino
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- Beliefs vary from illness being the work of the devil, a spell that has been cast, God’s punishment, or exposure to cold air.
- Often seen as essential for health, greens are frequently consumed.
- Literacy may be an issue if they refuse to sign a form.
- The family spokesperson is typically the eldest male or father of the family.
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African American
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- They closely follow the Chinese principles of yin and yang, the five elements, and chi.
- They also adhere to health beliefs regarding cold, damp, heat, and wind causing symptoms of ill health
- It is believed that the intervention of ancestors, the supernatural, or excessive emotions can also result in disease or illness - It is thought that a good appetite is an indicator of good health.
- The male head of household makes decisions regarding health care and should be present at appointments, but the entire family is also seen as being responsible for all its members.
- Family is highly valued and is viewed as more important than an individual’s needs.
- They are very close to their children and may fearbbeing a burden to them.
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Koreans
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- Relatives are involved in treatments. Be guarded yet positive about treatment plans as patients may overreact.
- They will not discuss mental illness or sexual history.
- These patients prefer alternative treatments.
- They may request hot, soft or warm foods when ill
- The decision maker for the family is usually the member with the strongest personality.
- They may believe illness to be God testing their faith, punishment by God, or the will of God.
- To speed the healing process, a spiritual leader may be important to consider
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Russian
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- Balance with nature is stressed in their health belief system while also believing illness may befall a person from God, or nature, or malicious forces through the living or dead.
- They may believe the evil eye can bring illness to or harm another person and that powers a person obtains from evil can be directed at another and cause pain or illness.
- They may also be of the belief system that something they term “excess blood” (high blood pressure) is caused by eating beets, carrots and pork, or drinking grape juice or red wine. Likewise, they may believe “low blood” (anemia) can occur by including too many pickled foods, lemon juice or vinegar in the diet, and not eating enough red meat. “Bad blood” is caused by supernatural forces, contamination, or unclean blood that accumulates during the winter.
- Pica can also be an issue when non nutritive objects are consumed, such as laundry starch or dirt.
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South African
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- Illness may be viewed as being caused by God punishing someone for sin whether in the present life or past life. Dead ancestors or jealous living relatives can also cause illness.
- Illness can result from body imbalances, but can also wash away a person’s sins.
- Some Indians may hold a strong belief in Ayurvedic medicine that classifies foods and conditions as pitta, kapha, or vata.
- The decision maker in the Asian Indian family is typically the mother-in-law, grandmother, or eldest son.
- They may be stoic in regards to health conditions and not reveal all the facts.
- They believe spirituality is as important as rest and a good diet
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Asian Indian
