need for cultural competence Flashcards
set of beliefs, knowledge, traditions, values, and behavioral patterns that are developed, learned, shared, and transmitted by members through generations
culture
differenced b/w cultures
communication, sense of time, family practices, beliefs about cause of illness, healing beliefs, food practices
components of cultural competence model
knowledge, awareness, sensitivity, competence
learning about worldviews of other cultures
knowledge
becoming aware of own learned biases and prejudices toward other cultures through self-assessment and awareness of beliefs and practices
awareness
recognizing and knowing that both cultural differences and similarities exist, and not making judgements of good or bad
sensitivity
ability to effectively operate in different cultural contexts; takes a very long time
competence
open to learn another culture; willingness to accept that you will never know another cultural, committment to lifelong learning and reflection, understanding of power dynamics and one’s own role in society, learning with and from
humility
reasons why health professionals need to develop cultural competence
changing demographics
health disparities
quality of care
legislative and accrediation requirements
ethics
use to catagorize people who share biological traits
race
shared cultural traits (social attitudes, economical and political considerations)
gives more power of choice for people as who they are; doesn’t have to be same race
ethnicity
current demographic trends are becoming more
diverse
point at which non-hispanic people alone population will comprise <50% of total population
majority-minority population
considers diversity; no race along or ethnic group has >50%
plurality nation
good indication of future demographics
babies being born
