Cultural Diversity NC3
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- diversity
- differences among people of different population groups
- ethnicity
- a cultural group's perception of itself. Includes common heritage, religious practices, political interests, folklore, language and dialect and employment patterns
- race
- grouping of people based on their biological similarities
- stereotyping
- belief that all people of one race, ethnic or cultural group will respond alike and all share the same beliefs and attitudes.
- cultural competency
- ability, knowledge and skill used to provide safe and effective health care regardless of population/ setting
- WHO
- health is not only the absence of disease, but also complete physical, mental, and social wellness
- African American
- believe in either a supernatural or non supernatural view of disease. Disease is a disharmony in relationships. Healing comes with restoration of harmony through prayer, meditation and therapeutic activities. Disease may be considered punishment from God/higher being for a serious infraction
- European-Americans
- believe illness has a known cause that can be treated or cured
- Hispanic Americans
- Wellness is reward for good behavior. Illness is punishment for sin by God. A native healer(CURANDERA) may intervene to cure diseases of a supernatural nature. Tx can be based on hot and cold foods, wearing of medals and herbal potions
- Asian Americans
- Yin and Yang are opposing forces that when in balance yield health. Meditation, exercise are used to restore balance. Males are heads of household and elders are respected. Yin(cold)Yang (hot)
- Native Americans
- Illness is caused by discord with forces of nature. Prayer, charms fetishes, may provide prevention of disease. Balance between body, mind and environment
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Time orientation
Future - People of the US, Japanese, JEws and Arabs view time as a commodity for achieving future goals
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Time orientation
Past - Asians reflected by ancestor worship
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Time orientation
Present - Native Americans so much so that they do not own clocks and show little concern for the future. Mexicans and African Americans are more present oriented.
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Space orientation
Close - Arab, Southern Europe and African sit or stand relatively close 0-18 inches
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Space orientation
Far - Asian, Northern European, North American prefer larger personal space (+ 18 inches)
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Gender roles
male-dominant - Latino, hispanic, muslim, arab
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Gender roles
female dominant - african american, europe americans