A.Introduction to the Cultural Group (25 Points)
Background of the culture
Description of the culture’s heritage background
Characteristics specific to this group (beliefs related to individuals and family, language, gender roles, dietary practices, education, social organization, traditions, education, religion/spirituality, concept of time, space, touch, eye contact, body language, environmental control)
Discuss differences seen in this group if acculturated or assimilated in the U.S.
Health and Illness Beliefs (25 Points)
How does this culture define health and illness?
List folk remedies/alternative health care practices that a person from this culture may use and any concerns that might exist if used with Western medical treatment.
How are medical decisions made in this culture?
Describe how these beliefs may influence health care practices due to being acculturated or assimilated in the U.S.
Transcultural Health Care Issue (20 Points)
Select a Transcultural Health Care issue specific to this culture (e.g. hypertension, female castration). It may be an issue affecting your practice or a concern that is not being addressed in the current health care system.
Discuss the issue and how it impacts the health beliefs and practices, as well as the care, of an individual from this ethnic group. Base your discussion on the perspective of the cultural concerns for individuals living in the U.S.
Identify recommendations for members of this group to deal with this issue.
Culturally Competent/Sensitive Care (20 Points)
Describe recommendations for nurses to provide culturally sensitive care to members of this group.
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