Chapter 2 - Cultural Considerations

Question 1

Cultural Considerations

Answer 1

• Be careful not to stereotype
• Consider cultural differences in your assessment technique
• Consider your own VALUES in your assessment technique
• Be aware of the perception that your beliefs, values, accepted behaviors are superior to those of other cultures

Question 2

Determinants of Health and Health Disparities

Answer 2

A person’s health status is influenced by these factors.

• Include 5 determinants:
  
  • Economic stability
  • Education
  • Social and community context
  • Neighborhood and built environment
  • Health and health care

Interconnected, but poverty has the greatest influence.

Question 3

Health Disparities

Answer 3

A particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage

• Adversely affect groups of people who have systematically experienced greater obstacles to health based:
  
  • Racial or ethnic group
  • Religion
  • Socioeconomic status
  • Gender
  • Age
  • Mental Health
  • Cognitive, sensory or physical disability
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity

Question 4

Culturally Competent Practitioner

Answer 4

Cultural competency includes the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary for providing quality care to diverse populations.

• Culturally sensitive
• Culturally appropriate
• Culturally competent