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How do social factors/ socioeconomic status influence health?
In terms of educational attainment
can affect chronic disease management : lower educational attainment often have less access to health information and are less likely to engage in preventive healthcare
can affect mental health : individuals with lower educational attainment may face greater economic hardships, leading to increased stress
can affect maternal and child health : women with lower educational attainments are more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth
How do social factors/ socioeconomic status influence health?
In terms of income
can affect access to healthcare : those with lower income may struggle to afford healthcare, leading to delayed treatment
can affect living conditions : lower income individuals may live in crowded or substandard housing with exposure to mold, pests or pollution
can affect health related behaviour : higher income individuals will have more opportunities to engage in health-promoting behaviours such as regular exercise
How do social factors/ socioeconomic status influence health?
In terms of occupational status
based on physical aspect of the job : exposure to chemical toxins
based on psychosocial work environment : measures of job security and stress
based on the job dynamics : earlier changes in people’s careers are often associated with upward social mobility
What are the cultural factors influencing the health system in malaysia?
Multicultural society
Religious belief
Family-centric approach
Policy and Government Initiatives
Gender roles
Traditional medicine
What are the traditional & complementary medicine?
Traditional massage
Traditional post-natal care
Acupuncture
Herbal therapy
Shirodhara
External Basti Therapy
What is cross cultural conflict?
Misunderstanding, tensions or disagreement that arise between individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds due to different values, beliefs, behaviours, communication styles and expectations
What are the common causes of cross cultural conflict?
Communication styles : differences in verbal and non-verbal communication can lead to misunderstanding
Values and beliefs : clashing values can create conflict
Assumptions and stereotypes : can lead to biases and misinterpretations
Behavioral norms : different social norms such as eye contact and personal space
Decision - making processes
Perception of conflict : some cultures view conflict as healthy while others see it as disruptive
What are the level of conflict?
Patient-provider level : conflicts often arise due to differences in cultural beliefs, communication styles and expectations about healthcare
Inter-professional level : conflicts may occur between healthcare providers from different cultural backgrounds or training
Systemic level : conflicts occur within broader healthcare system, affecting policy, administration and the delivery of services
What are the conflict resolution strategies for
Patient-provider level
Cultural competence training
Respecting patient beliefs and preferences
Shared decision making
Use of interpreters and cultural mediators
What are the conflict resolution strategies for
Inter-professional level
Intercultural team-building exercises
Conflict resolution training
Mentorship and support systems
Promote inclusive communication practices
What are the conflict resolution strategies for
Systemic level
Develop culturally inclusive policies
Cultural competence committees
Incorporating cultural competency into nursing curriculum
Community engagement and partnership
What are the conflict resolution strategies in general?
Provide alternatives
Inform and involve patients
Consult religious scholars
Accommodate requests when possible
Policy development
Respect and empathy in communication
What are the World Health Organization Quality of Life (QOL) ?
Physical domain
Level of independence
Environmental domain
Psychological domain
Social relationship
Spiritual domain