Lecture 5 Culture Flashcards
Critical Cultural Perspective
Requires examination of how each person is enmeshed within historical, social, economic and political relationship and process
- because they are indig, don’t mean they follow culture
- Changes culturalism
Culture
Universal phenomenon that shapes the health and well-being of every person
- complex
- visible and invisible
Culture is:
Learned(socializations)
Shared (norms)
Associated with adaptation with the environment
Culturalism
Making assumptions about a person based on their culture
Ethnicity
Geographic and national affiliation
-ambiguous
Race
Social identification
- socially constructed
- physical characteristics
Culturally sensitivity
Awareness and accommodation of values beliefs customs and practices
Cultural competence
Application of knowledge skills or attitudes to maximise relationships with diverse pop.
Cultural safety
Process and outcome with the goal of promoting greater equity
Dominant Health care culture
Western
behavioural = blaming
Cultural Assessment
Health history
- trust
- listening
- respect
Components to consider
- Cultural Identity
- Ethnohistory (is the country wealthy or poor)
- Social Organization
- Socioeconomic Status/Biocultural Ecology
- Language and Communication
- Religion and Spirituality
- Caring Beliefs and Practices
Effects of immigration
o Stress of immigration
o Unsuitable employment
o Lack of social support
o Discrimination in health setting – leading to mistrust
o Socioeconomic status (may be low education / low household income)
o Understanding of and access to the health system
Essential info to gather:
o Background info
o Language and Communication
o Beliefs about health/illness
o Dietary practices
Religion
An organized system of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially the belief in or the worship of God or gods
