Grp 11 Transcultural Flashcards
Presented by: Group 11
INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL AND HEALTH BELIEF SYSTEM ON HEALTH CARE PRACTICE
A _______ refers to the set of shared values, norms, and practices that define and guide a particular group’s way of life
cultural belief system
A cultural belief system refers to the set of shared values, norms, and practices that define and guide a particular group’s way of life. It compasses:
Values:
Norms:
Beliefs:
Rituals and Traditions:
____: Core principles and standards that members of the culture hold important.
Values
_____: Accepted behaviors and customs that dictate how people should act in various situations.
Norms
_____: Convictions or opinions held by the group about various aspects of life, including religion, morality, and nature of the world.
Beliefs
____: Established practices and ceremonies that reinforce and express these beliefs and values
Rituals and Traditions
Reflects the group’s total configuration of beliefs and practices and permeates every aspect of life within the group’s culture.
WORLD VIEW
-A way of viewing the world and the phenomena in it.
-Includes the assumptions, premises, and linkages that hold together a prevailing interpretation of reality
-Slow to change and do so only if and when their explanatory power has been exhausted.
PARADIGM
In the _______, an individual makes changes in behaviors based on their perception of the severity of the potential illness, susceptibility to the illness, benefits of changing behavior to prevent or reduce effect of illness, and obstacles to the recommended behavior change
health belief model
A _______ is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison
metaphor
In many _____, especially in modern medicine, the body is often compared to a machine
Western cultures
______ is seen as maintaining the parts of the machine (organs, systems), and illness is like a malfunction that needs to be fixed or repaired, often through medical intervention, surgery, or drugs.
Health
In some interpretations of traditional _____ medicine, the body is compared to a garden that requires continuous care and balance.
Japanese
is seen as an imbalance that disrupts the harmony of the body, and the goal of treatment is to restore this natural balance.
Illness
____ (inner strength) is a metaphor originating from southern part of the Philippines. It represents vitality and resilience.
A person with strong _____ is considered healthy and capable of overcoming challenges, emphasizing the importance of spiritual and emotional fortitude in health.
Kusog
Is an arena dominated by supernatural forces.
The fate of the world and its inhabitants, including humans, depends on the actions of God, the gods, or other supernatural forces for good or Evil.
Magico- Religious Health Paradigm
_______ believe that physical healing can be effected through prayer alone.
Christian Scientists
The ____ understands health and illness mainly through spiritual or paranormal perspectives than with scientific or medical methods. According to this worldview, spiritual forces, gods, or divine intervention are essential to recovery and wellbeing. This magico-religious health paradigm is embodied by Christian Scientists, a religious organization created in the 19th century by Mary Baker Eddy. They hold that sickness is an illusion brought on by a misunderstanding of God’s actuality and nature, and that genuine health is spiritual rather than bodily.
magico-religious health paradigm
It is believed that prayer is a profound, contemplative activity that aims to realize the reality of God’s pure creation, which has no signs of illness.
When a person’s consciousness is in line with this divine reality, the illusion of illness disappears and healing takes place.
magico-religious health paradigm
5 Categories of Events Responsible for Illness
1) Sorcery
2) Breach of Taboo
3) Instrusion of a Decease Object
4) Instrusion of a Disease-causing Spirit
5) Loss of Soul
_____ refers to the practice of using magical powers to cause harm. In many traditional belief systems, sorcerers or witches are thought to use their powers to cast spells or curses that result in illness. These negative influences can be intentional or accidental and might be used to inflict suffering on someone due to personal grievances or social conflicts.
Sorcery
A _____ refers to the violation of sacred rules or prohibitions that are believed to maintain spiritual balance and harmony. Such breaches can disrupt the relationship between individuals and the spiritual world, leading to illness or misfortune.
Breach of taboo
This concept involves the belief that physical or spiritual objects can enter a person’s body, causing illness. These objects might be perceived as malicious or contaminated and are thought to disrupt the normal functioning of the body or spirit.
Instrusion of a Decease Object
