The purpose of this learning activity is to make you aware of how a patient’s culture and/or ethnic background could impact how they react in certain situations regarding their health.
Do not use “official” or technical definitions. Use the words that would be used by you and your family’s concept of these topics. These are reflective questions and will require more than a few words to help me understand what you are telling me.
Respond to the following questions about you and your family.
-What are/were some foods, celebrations, rituals, clothing, etc. that are/were meaningful to you and your family, which symbolize your cultural background?
-How does your family define health?
-How does your family define disease and illness?
-How do you know when a given health problem does not need medical attention?
-Who do you seek help from for with minor health issues? Major health problems?
-Who makes health care decisions in your family?
-What expectations are there for who is to care for an elderly relative?
