Cultural Phenomena and Health Traditions

Definition of Cultural Phenomena

Definition of Health Tradition

Purpose of knowing patients

culture and health Existing factors that affect our health care system Evidences of Cultural Phenomena Variation of Health Traditions Conclusion

Cultural Phenomena

HEALTH TRADITON

What is a Cultural Phenomena?

Cultural It is promoting culture The totality of socially transmitted behaviour patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought Phenomena It is the plural form of phenomenon (countable) Something or someone that is very unusual because of a rare quality or ability that they have

What is Health Tradition?

Health Absence of disease and infirmity The steps needed to optimize one's chances of surviving and thriving Tradition The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation

Purpose
To foster understanding,

respect and appreciation for the individuality and diversity of patients beliefs, values, spirituality and culture regarding illness, its meaning, cause, treatment, and outcome.

Affective Factors

Environmental control

Biological variation

Social organization

Communication

Space

Time orientation

MAP OF ASIA

Asian
Yin Yang; means cold and hot- state of balance Coin Rubbing in Vietnam- produced red welts says to heal Spirits in Vietnam- lack of interest reflects an intense love & concern Taboo Area in Vietnamhead private and personal, not to be touched Blood Donation in China- disrespect to parents & ancestors

Native- American
Shamanismmessenger between human world and spirit world. symbolic Healing rituals. Herbalism- use of plants and extract Purifying ritualsremoval of uncleanliness

Hispanic- American
Curanderismocurandero is a holistic healer; the people who seek help from him do so for social, physical, and psychological purposes

Amuletsprotection from the evil eye Al Quran or Bible- ask for help Genderprefers male doctors except for OB-Gyne Non-believerdoes not trust nurses

Middle-Eastern

French-Canadian
Ayurvedic- combines physical, psychological and spiritual therapies in an approach to health. Three Humours which areVata (air or nerve oriented), Kapha (water or mucoid type) or Pitta (fire type) Chiropractic- health care discipline and profession that emphasizes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, under the hypothesis that these disorders affect general health via the nervous system Homeopathy- alternative medication with highly diluted preparations. Placebo effect.

Italian
Coining

Conclusion
Culture guides behaviour into acceptable ways for the people in a specific group as such culture originates and develops within the social structure through inter personal interactions.

The practice of nursing today demands that the nurse identify and meet the cultural needs of diverse groups, understand the social and cultural reality of the client, family, and community, develop expertise to implement culturally acceptable strategies to provide nursing care, and identify and use resources acceptable to the client (Boyle, 1987).