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Block 1 Module 2: The Family in medicine > Health in the context of Filipino Culture > Flashcards

Health in the context of Filipino Culture Flashcards

1
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is defined as patterns of learned behaviors and values that are shared among members of a group

A

Culture

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2
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In hospital, Filipinos often rely on…..

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biomedicine

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3
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Filipinos often will not seek medical attention until it is…

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advanced with severe pain

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4
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_____should not be explained to the patient without family consultation, or discussion with the oldest son or daughter

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Diagnosis

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5
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Role of the chaplain in dead or near death patients

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Provide Sacrament of the Sick.

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6
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Since death is given a very high regard what do family members do with the body?

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Wash

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7
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What is not a common body disposal means before a funeral for Filipinos

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Cremation and organ donation

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8
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Patient-Professional Relationship

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  • Respect given to health professionals.
  • May need to emphasize the importance of keeping appointments and being on time.
  • Should consider modesty issues with screening.
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9
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Mental illness origins according to Filipinos

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  1. Spiritual forces

2. physical and emotional strain

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10
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___is taboo in the last 2 months of pregnancy

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Sexual intercourse

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11
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Near delivery, woman is encouraged to____

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eat fresh eggs and slippery foods

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12
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Filipinos believe that during childbirth______ increases labor pain

A

making noise or movement

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13
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Type of baby delivery method preferred by Filipinos

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Vaginal delivery

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14
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Assumes active role in labor and may give direction to family or caregivers.

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Woman

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15
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Kind of supplementation is expected possibly until the child is a toddler

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Breastfeeding

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16
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Mother expected to be with baby for how long?

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24 hrs/day

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17
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What food is avoided after delivery of baby

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Seafood

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18
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New mothers discouraged from _____, though ______ are acceptable.

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showering, sponge baths

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19
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who should be consulted if there is a problem with the baby

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Father and Family

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20
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If there is a problem with the baby it is important for the MD to discuss these issues with whom?

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Mother

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21
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Issues regarding ______and____ are most sensitive to Filipinos

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sex and poor prognosis

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22
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______ should be considered and feedback requested in order to ensure patient comfort.

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Modesty issues

23
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An important thing to ask about the _____ within the home, which is
usually very strong.

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support of family

24
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Commission that holds hospitals accountable for addressing and maintaining patient rights.

A

Joint commission

25
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is the oldest standard-setting and accrediting body in health care.

A

Joint Commission

26
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looks out to improve the healthcare providence of the general public.

A

Joint commission

27
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The commission is headed and governed with how many member boards

A

32

28
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When was the joint commission founded?

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1951

29
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Rights upheld by the Joint commission

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accommodation of cultural, religious, spiritual, and personal values as well as to religious and other spiritual practices

30
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Requirements who seeks accreditation by the commission need to have the following pre requisites

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  1. High expertise in administrative affairs
  2. clinical practice
  3. cultural competence
  4. Language access
  5. pastoral access
  6. Patient advocacy
  7. patient safety
  8. patient provider communication
  9. health care policy
  10. research and risk management
31
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Communication, Nonverbal, and Greetings of Filipinos

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  • 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
32
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Spokesperson and Decision-making of Filipino culture

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Any older, leading man of the family

33
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Type of medicine Filipinos accept

A

western medicine as well as use of traditional folk practices

34
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______environment is essential to maintain optimal health.

A

warm

35
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_____ foods should be avoided in the morning.

A

Cold

36
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_____is preferred to maintain “warmth” and protect vital energy

A

layer of fat or being stout

37
Q

Pain is referenced in ___ and ___ terms

A

Hot and cold

38
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Use ____ when discussing terminal illness for the first time

A

Indirect approach

39
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Elders and family may avoid talking about these as some believe this may bring the event to their door.

A

Discussion on terminal illness

40
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Do Filipino people practice organ donation once the dead passes away?

A

Its still a new subject, so not likely

41
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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

A

Any jewelry, especially necklaces,

42
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is believed to help the baby become large

A

Drinking cold liquids

43
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Touching of the baby’s ___ is avoided

A

stomach

44
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are given to relieve a woman’s labor pain

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foot massage

45
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Most of the time the ______is kept, and not discarded. This is believed to be the connection between mother and child.

A

umbilical cord

46
Q

Filipino culture on using C-section delivery

A

Relatively Accepted

47
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After birth of infant, _____ consisting of ____ is pinned to the infant is believed to ward off evil spirits

A

A black pouch, chopped garlic

48
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Mother (after childbirth) is not allowed to leave the house for

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30 days

49
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Religion practiced by Filipinos

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Roman-Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Buddhist, Animist

50
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Types of spiritual healing

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prayers, massage, herbs; sometimes magnets, crystals, and other mind/body techniques

51
Q

how does Poverty and religious beliefs affect the Philippines?

A

have fueled the development of alternative forms of medicine in the Philippines.

52
Q

Because Filipinos value relationships, they generally flock to_____ who truly listen to them

A

rehabilitation service providers

53
Q

Some Filipino families view children with mental handicaps as ______ especially in business

A

Bringers of luck

54
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Recommendations to Rehabilitation Service Providers

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  1. Take the time to explain procedures.
  2. Use phrases that connote relationships
  3. Listen to the consumersʼ beliefs about health and illness
  4. If the consumer arrives at an appointment with a small gift, accept it
  5. Keep in mind that some barriers that may hamper the development of independence for Filipinos with disabilities.

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