Folk Healers & Practices

Question 1

Folk Healers: White/European American=

Answer 1

Nurse, Physician, Chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage therapist, physical therapist, occupational, resp.

Question 2

Folk Healers: Hispanic

Answer 2

Curandero/ Curandera, Spiritualist, Partera, Herbalists, Sabador

Question 3

Folk Healers: African American

Answer 3

“Old Lady Healer”, Spiritualist, Hougan (or voodoo priest or priestess)

Question 4

Folk Healers: Native American/ Eskimo

Answer 4

Shaman, Crystal Gazer, Hand Trembler, Medicine Man/ Woman

Question 5

Folk Healers: Asian + Pacific Islander

Answer 5

Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Physician

Question 6

Folk Practices: White/ European American

Answer 6

Medicines (OTC & Prescribed)
Exercise, religious healing rituals (pray)
Sleep, cleanliness, amulets, herbal
Therapy, naturopathy, massage, spinal
Adjustments, aromatherapy

Question 7

Folk Practices: Hispanic

Answer 7

“Hot & Cold” Therapies
Medals & Amulets
Prayers
Herbs & Herbal Teas
Massage
Jewelry to ward off the Evil Eye

Question 8

Folk Practices: African American

Answer 8

Herbs
Oils + Poultices
Talismans + Amulets (Worn/ Carried)
Religious Rituals (Laying of Hands)

Question 9

Folk Practices: Native American/ Eskimo

Answer 9

Herbs, incantations, prayers
Rituals + Healing Ceremonies
Blessed medicine bundles or other dried plants/ flowers
Burning of dried plants
Stargazing + Sandpainting

Question 10

Folk Practices: Asian + Pacific Islander

Answer 10

“Hot” & “Cold” Foods
Herbs
Acupuncture, Acupressure, Energy to restore Yin and Yang balance

Question 11

Beliefs & Values of North American Healthcare System:

Answer 11

Standardized definitions of health & illness, significance of tech, reliance on biomedical system, desire to beat disease

Question 12

Practices of North American Healthcare System:

Answer 12

Maintaining health & preventing disease through immunizations and avoidance of stress, annual examinations and diagnostic tests

Question 13

Habits of North American Healthcare System:

Answer 13

Hand hygiene, use of medical jargon, use of problem-solving methods, documentation

Question 14

Likes of North American Healthcare System:

Answer 14

Punctuality, neatness & organization, compliance such as with medical orders

Question 15

Dislikes of North American Healthcare System:

Answer 15

Tardiness, disorganization messiness, lack of cleanliness

Question 16

Customs of North American Healthcare System:

Answer 16

(Use of circumcision, last rites, etc.), Professional respect & observance of hierarchy found in autocratic and bureaucratic systems, adherence to a set of ethical standards + moral codes

Question 17

Rituals of North American Healthcare System:

Answer 17

Annual Physical Examination
Surgical Procedures

Question 18

Dominant Values (Native American)

Answer 18

Bonding to a group or family, acceptance of nature, tradition, sharing, belief in spiritual power, respect of elders

Question 19

Health & Illness Beliefs (Native American)

Answer 19

Health= Living in in harmony with nature. Surviving under difficult circumstances, body treated with respect.

Illness= Associated with disharmony or evil spirits. Caused by an action that shouldn’t have been done.

Question 20

Health & Illness Practices (Native American)

Answer 20

Rituals + Ceremonies, Chanting, Purification, Meditation, Herbs

Question 21

Dominant Values (Black/ African American)

Answer 21

Family Bonding, matrifocal, spiritual orientation, present-oriented

Question 22

Health & Illness (Black/ African American)

Answer 22

Health = Harmony with nature (mind, body, spirit).

Illness = Result of disharmony or failure to eat proper foods.

Question 23

Health & Illness Practices (Black/ African American)

Answer 23

Prayer, laying of hands, magic rituals, herbs

Question 24

Dominant Values (Asian = Pacific Islander)

Answer 24

Extended family, respect for elders, group orientation, subordination to authority, conformity, self-respect & self-control, love of the land

Question 25

Health + Illness Beliefs (Asian = Pacific Islander)

Answer 25

Health - State of physical + spiritual harmony. Illness = Disharmony of basic principles, Yin and Yang.

Question 26

Health & Illness Practices (Asian = Pacific Islander)

Answer 26

Acupuncture, amulets, moxibustion, meditation, herbs

Question 27

Dominant Values (Hispanic / Latino)

Answer 27

Extended family, group emphasis, fatalistic, faith + spirituality

Question 28

Health & Illness (Hispanic / Latino)

Answer 28

Health = Good luck or reward for good behavior, a gift from God. Illness = Body imbalance or punishment.

Question 29

Health & Illness Practices (Hispanic / Latino)

Answer 29

Prayer, belief in miracles, wearing of religious medals/ amulets, religious relics in home, herbs + spices, “hot” and “cold” therapy.

Question 30

Dominant Values (White/ European American)

Answer 30

Independence, individuality, wealth, comfort, cleanliness, achievement, youth + beauty.

Question 31

Health & Illness Beliefs (White/ European American)

Answer 31

Health = State of physical + emotional well-being. Illness = Contagion/ contamination that is hereditary, psychosomatic, or supernatural.

Question 32

Health & Illness Practices (White/ European American)

Answer 32

Biomedical Care, Home Remedies, Religious Traditions, Diet + Exercise