Health in the context of Filipino Culture Flashcards
is defined as patterns of learned behaviors and values that are shared among members of a group
Culture
In hospital, Filipinos often rely on…..
biomedicine
Filipinos often will not seek medical attention until it is…
advanced with severe pain
_____should not be explained to the patient without family consultation, or discussion with the oldest son or daughter
Diagnosis
Role of the chaplain in dead or near death patients
Provide Sacrament of the Sick.
Since death is given a very high regard what do family members do with the body?
Wash
What is not a common body disposal means before a funeral for Filipinos
Cremation and organ donation
Patient-Professional Relationship
- Respect given to health professionals.
- May need to emphasize the importance of keeping appointments and being on time.
- Should consider modesty issues with screening.
Mental illness origins according to Filipinos
- Spiritual forces
2. physical and emotional strain
___is taboo in the last 2 months of pregnancy
Sexual intercourse
Near delivery, woman is encouraged to____
eat fresh eggs and slippery foods
Filipinos believe that during childbirth______ increases labor pain
making noise or movement
Type of baby delivery method preferred by Filipinos
Vaginal delivery
Assumes active role in labor and may give direction to family or caregivers.
Woman
Kind of supplementation is expected possibly until the child is a toddler
Breastfeeding
Mother expected to be with baby for how long?
24 hrs/day
What food is avoided after delivery of baby
Seafood
New mothers discouraged from _____, though ______ are acceptable.
showering, sponge baths
who should be consulted if there is a problem with the baby
Father and Family
If there is a problem with the baby it is important for the MD to discuss these issues with whom?
Mother
Issues regarding ______and____ are most sensitive to Filipinos
sex and poor prognosis
______ should be considered and feedback requested in order to ensure patient comfort.
Modesty issues
An important thing to ask about the _____ within the home, which is
usually very strong.
support of family
Commission that holds hospitals accountable for addressing and maintaining patient rights.
Joint commission
is the oldest standard-setting and accrediting body in health care.
Joint Commission
looks out to improve the healthcare providence of the general public.
Joint commission
The commission is headed and governed with how many member boards
32
When was the joint commission founded?
1951
Rights upheld by the Joint commission
accommodation of cultural, religious, spiritual, and personal values as well as to religious and other spiritual practices
Requirements who seeks accreditation by the commission need to have the following pre requisites
- High expertise in administrative affairs
- clinical practice
- cultural competence
- Language access
- pastoral access
- Patient advocacy
- patient safety
- patient provider communication
- health care policy
- research and risk management
Communication, Nonverbal, and Greetings of Filipinos
- Allow times of silence during conversation
- Sit rather than stand; brief and frequent eye contact
- Head nodding doesn’t always mean agreement
- Formal greeting—handshakes are welcomed
Spokesperson and Decision-making of Filipino culture
Any older, leading man of the family
Type of medicine Filipinos accept
western medicine as well as use of traditional folk practices
______environment is essential to maintain optimal health.
warm
_____ foods should be avoided in the morning.
Cold
_____is preferred to maintain “warmth” and protect vital energy
layer of fat or being stout
Pain is referenced in ___ and ___ terms
Hot and cold
Use ____ when discussing terminal illness for the first time
Indirect approach
Elders and family may avoid talking about these as some believe this may bring the event to their door.
Discussion on terminal illness
Do Filipino people practice organ donation once the dead passes away?
Its still a new subject, so not likely
are prohibited to be worn during pregnancy as it is believed that this can cause the umbilical cord can wrap around the baby’s neck
Any jewelry, especially necklaces,
is believed to help the baby become large
Drinking cold liquids
Touching of the baby’s ___ is avoided
stomach
are given to relieve a woman’s labor pain
foot massage
Most of the time the ______is kept, and not discarded. This is believed to be the connection between mother and child.
umbilical cord
Filipino culture on using C-section delivery
Relatively Accepted
After birth of infant, _____ consisting of ____ is pinned to the infant is believed to ward off evil spirits
A black pouch, chopped garlic
Mother (after childbirth) is not allowed to leave the house for
30 days
Religion practiced by Filipinos
Roman-Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Buddhist, Animist
Types of spiritual healing
prayers, massage, herbs; sometimes magnets, crystals, and other mind/body techniques
how does Poverty and religious beliefs affect the Philippines?
have fueled the development of alternative forms of medicine in the Philippines.
Because Filipinos value relationships, they generally flock to_____ who truly listen to them
rehabilitation service providers
Some Filipino families view children with mental handicaps as ______ especially in business
Bringers of luck
Recommendations to Rehabilitation Service Providers
- Take the time to explain procedures.
- Use phrases that connote relationships
- Listen to the consumersʼ beliefs about health and illness
- If the consumer arrives at an appointment with a small gift, accept it
- Keep in mind that some barriers that may hamper the development of independence for Filipinos with disabilities.
