Vietnamese-Americans Flashcards
language
vietnamese
monosyllabic and disyllabic so a syllable has an entirely different meaning when spoke in different tones
language for educated viet
English
use to be french
respectful greet
smile
slight bow of head directed toward elders
handshake
women cannot shake hands with men
how is speaking loudly and with hand gestures percieved?
rude
touching
ask permission first
do not touch head
ALSO dont point fingers
eye contact
gaze lowered
avoid eye contact with health care people for respect
space zone with family
intimate zone`
religion
buddhism:
life is suffering and to get ride of desires
confucianism
code of ethics heiracrchy of society
worship ancesters
respect age, customs, teachers and family
taoism
governs physical universe
they move toward harmony
caogio
coining
used for the flu
batgio
skin pinching for headaches
xong
vapor rub into scalding water
giac toi
cupping
removes unwanted wind (helps joints and muscles)
time
see things in cycles, events, and occurances
locus
internal and external
folk medicine
past, present, future
past: ancesters
present: parents
future: children trouble showing up on time
eastern philosophy of healthcare
will hide or split meds
death practices
observe anniversay
clean tombs
prefer burial with family but can cremate
rites @ 100 days, 1 yr, 2 yr
white or black clothes for funeral
medication with body size
their smaller so it matters
osteoporosis
due to small frame women are at risk
calcium deficiency
due to smoking and lactose intoerance
melioidosis
bacterial infection
children susceptible
mimics TB and anemia
ETOH
flushing
mental health
not even a word in their language
has negative conotation
will they go to hospital?
only if their really sick
house roles
males are dominant
