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cultural competence
congruent with the clientâs beliefs and practices
Cultural Competence
Multicultural societies continue as a major initiative for business, healthcare, and educational org. In the U.S and throughout most of the world.
White
original peoples of Europe, the Near East, and the Middle East, and North Africa. This cate-
gory includes Irish, German, Italian, Lebanese, Turkish, Arab, and Polish.
Black
origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa, and includes Nigerians and Haitians or any per-
son who self-designates this category regardless of origin.
American Indian and Alaskan Native
original peoples of North, South, or Central America and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Asian
origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent. This Category Includes the terms Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino ,Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Burmese, Hmong, Pakistani, and Thai.
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander
any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, Tahiti, the Mariana Islands, and Chuuk.
Some other race
unable to identify with the other categories.
Culture
learned, shared, transmitted values and beliefs and practices of a particular group that guide the thinking, actions, behaviors, interactions, emotions and view of the world.
Culture
totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, values, customs, lifeways, and all other products of human work and thought characteristics of a population of people that guide their worldview and decision making
Dynamic
created through interactions with the world
Shared
individuals agree on the way they name and understand reality
Symbolic
often identified through symbols such as language
Learned
passed on through generations
Ethnic
Social groups in complex societies
Ethnic
Groups differentiated not only on the basis on a range of shared cultural content, but also on the bases of social attitudes and economic and political consideration
Attitude
state of mind or feeling
Belief
something that is accepted as true
ideology
consists of the thoughts and beliefs that reflect the social needs and aspirations of an individual or ethnocultural.
ethnocentrism
universal tendency of human beings to think that their ways of thinking acting, and believing
Values
principles and standards
Race
genetic in origin and includes physical characteristics that is similar among members
Cultural Awareness
appreciation of the external signs of diversity
cultural sensitivity
personal attitudes and not saying things that might be offensive.
Primary Characteristics
Nationally
Race
Gender
Race
Religious (Can Be Changed)
Secondary Characteristics
Educational Status
Socioeconomic Status
Occupation
Military Experience
Political Beliefs
Place Of Residence
Marital/Partial Status
Physical Characteristics
Sexual Orientation
Gender Issues
Reason To Migration To The United States
Length Of Time Away From Country Origin
cultural forces are powerful determinants of health-related behavior
a lack of knowledge about or sensitivity to health beliefs and practices
Why is it important in healthcare?
Health seeking behavior
is a symptom serious
how long did it last
perceived causes of illness
some people believe that their illness cause by some other forces (supernatural)
patient's understanding of disease process
perception of messages from diff. healthcare providers
stigma/fear
social network
Contacts
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