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Concepts of Cultural Diversity in nursing
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Cultural diversity is an integral component of both health and illness because of genetic characteristics and the cultural values and beliefs we learn in our families and communities. To be able to provide culturally competent care to people from diverse backgrounds, nurses must be sensitive to culturally diverse needs, characteristics, and values of individuals, families, and groups. Definitions of concepts related to culture are summarized in
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Cultural Influences on Healthcare: Native American
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Traditional health beliefs are holistic and health oriented Traditional health practices include physical stamina (running), relaxation (meditation), cleansing (sweats), self-sufficiency, and harmonious living. Participation in religious ceremonies and prayer promotes health of self and family.
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Cultural Influences on Healthcare: African American
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Maintaining feelings of well-being, ability to fulfill role expectations, freedom from pain and excessive stress Proper diet, proper behavior, and exercise in fresh air are prescription for maintaining health; protect against excessive cold
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Cultural Influences on Healthcare: Cambodian
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Being healthy is seen as being in equilibrium. Health needs to be individually maintained but is influenced by family and community. Illness is seen as preventable. Nutrition is important, but not physical activity.
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Cultural Influences on Healthcare: Chinese American
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Maintaining balance between yin and yang influences in the body and in the environment. Harmony is important to maintain body, mind, and spirit. One should eat a diet balanced with yin and yang foods and maintain harmony with friends and family.
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Cultural Influences on Healthcare: Hispanic
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Feeling well and being able to maintain role function Orientation to the present and belief that the future is in God's hands mean that health screenings and routine checkup may not be scheduled by traditional Hispanics
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Cultural Influences on Healthcare: Vietnamese
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Vietnamese Principles of harmony and balance within self. Overweight a positive sign of good economic status and contentment. Encompasses physical, spiritual, emotional, and social factors. Consuming lots of fresh vegetables, fruit, fish, and meat. Keeping clean and warm.
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