Currituck County Schools



Content OutlineUnit GCultural DiversityHT07.01 Discuss concepts of ethnicity, culture and race.Concept of individual’s uniquenessCultureEthnicityAfrican AmericanAsian AmericanEuropean AmericanHispanic AmericanMiddle Eastern/Arab AmericanNative AmericanRaceCultural diversityCultural assimilationAcculturationSensitivityHT07.02 Analyze behaviors and their cultural significance.BiasEthnocentricPrejudiceStereotypingHolistic careFamily organizationNuclear familyExtended familyPatriarchalMatriarchalHealth care implicationsLanguageLanguages used in AmericaTechniques for non-English speaking patientsPersonal space and touchClose contact and distant contact culturesArabsFrench and Latin AmericansHispanic AmericansGenderEuropean and African AmericansAsian AmericansCambodiaVietnameseMiddle Eastern countriesNative AmericansEye contactGesturesHT07.03 Evaluate cultural and spiritual beliefs regarding health care.United States uses biomedical or “Western” systemEncouraging patients to learn about their illnessInforming patients about terminal illnessTeaching self-careUsing medications and technology to cure or treat diseaseTeaching preventive careBeliefs vary greatly among cultures – although not all individuals in a culture believe and follow all the customsIn United States, increasing use of alternative therapiesIndividuals have a right to choose their method of health careBeliefs in certain cultures:South AfricanMaintain harmony of body, mind and spiritCause: Spirits, demons or punishment from GodTreatment: Prayer or religious ritualsAsianHealth is balance of yin and yangTreatment: Herbal remedies, acupunctureBelieve pain must be endured silentlyEuropeanIllness caused by outside sourcesTreat with medication, surgery, diet, exerciseHispanicHealth is a reward from God, good luckHeat and cold remedies to restore balance, prayers, massageMiddle EasternHealth is spiritual, cleanliness essentialMales dominate and make decisions on health careSpiritual causes of illness, evil eyeNative AmericanHealth is harmony with natureIllness caused by supernatural forces and evil spiritsHealer: Medicine manTolerance of pain signifies strength and powerSpiritual BeliefsSpiritualityReligionAtheistAgnosticHealth care workers determine a patient’s spiritual needs by talking to the patientShow respect for a patient’s spiritual beliefs and practices:Willing listenerSupport for spiritual and religious practicesRespect of symbols and booksPrivacy during clergy visitsRefrain from imposing your beliefs on the patient ................
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