Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare

Cultures

Southeast Asian

 680 437 Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
0
0

Caution: These are broad generalizations and should not be used to stereotype any individuals. They are most applicable to the least acculturated members. People from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam are included in this group. Values, World View and Communication Keep in mind that many Southeast Asians are refugees who fled to the United States to save…

read more

South Asian

 1024 768 Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
0
0

Caution: These are broad generalizations and should not be used to stereotype any individuals. They are most applicable to the least acculturated members. Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal are included in this group. Values, World View and Communication Hindus and Sikhs may believe illness is the result of karma,…

read more

Russian

 283 424 Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
0
5

Caution: These are broad generalizations and should not be used to stereotype any individuals. They are most applicable to the least acculturated members. Communication Provide frequent updates on patient treatments and progress to help allay the anxiety of family members. They may expect nurses to be friendly, warm, caring, and to “feel” for them. They…

read more

Native American

 1024 681 Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
0
70

Caution: These are broad generalizations and should not be used to stereotype any individuals. They are most applicable to the least acculturated members.There are more than 550 different Native American tribes, with much variation among them. Communication Native Americans often use anecdotes and metaphors to describe their own health status. A story about an ill…

read more

Middle Eastern

 1024 563 Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
0
3

Caution: These are broad generalizations and should not be used to stereotype any individuals. They are most applicable to the least acculturated members. Note: The following includes Arabs and Iranians (Persians). Although most Middle Easterners are Muslim, there is a large population of Jewish Iranians who fled Iran after the Islamic revolution in 1979. Most…

read more

Hispanic/Latino

 1024 682 Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
0
4

Caution: These are broad generalizations and should not be used to stereotype any individuals. They are most applicable to the least acculturated members. The information here is primarily relevant to Mexicans. Values, World View and Communication Personal relationships are valued. Asking about the patient’s family and interests before focusing on health issues will generally increase…

read more

Asian

 1024 616 Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
0
3

Caution: These are broad generalizations and should not be used to stereotype any individuals. They are most applicable to the least acculturated members. Individuals from China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines are included in this group. Values and Communication Harmony and conflict avoidance are highly valued, as is respect. Thus, Asian patients may agree to…

read more

Anglo American

 355 214 Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
0
18

Caution: These are broad generalizations and should not be used to stereotype any individuals. Values and Communication Individuals often expect to know the details of their condition. Privacy is important, although patients and their family members may want/expect nurses to provide psychosocial care. Direct eye contact and emotional control are expected. But try to avoid…

read more

African American

 283 210 Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
0
0

Caution: These are broad generalizations and should not be used to stereotype any individuals. Prejudice and Discrimination Due to the history of slavery followed by racial discrimination, African American patients may not trust “white” institutions such as hospitals. This may be compounded by both the current studies documenting racial disparities and the memory of such…

read more