Week 10: Ethnicity and Health Flashcards
1
Q
culture
A
shared system of learned and shared values, beliefs and rules of conduct that make people behave in a certain way
2
Q
why are culture and ethnicity important for social workers and health professionals?
A
- views of health and illness
- access to health services
- health behaviours
- expectations of health services
3
Q
what is cultural competence
A
knowledge of the specific values, beliefs, customs and traditions of a particular cultural group
