thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups. 'Competence' implies having the capacity to function effectively as an individual and an organization within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and...
Cultural considerations in end-of-life care: how ethnicity, age, and spirituality affect decisions when death is imminent. Am J Nurs. 2003;103:50-8; quiz 59.Mazanec P, Tyler MK. Cultural considerations in end-of-life care: how ethnicity, age, and spirituality affect decisio...
Childbearing is an event in a woman's life that requires particular care. Especially in villages, Ghanaian women must choose between modern, traditional, and religious caregivers. The type of care they chose depends on what cultural and religious beliefs they hold. Because of Ghana's prenatal soc...
How do beliefs, religion, and culture influence end-of-life care? How does globalization affect culture negatively? In what ways can culture impact economics? How did ethnic, racial, and cultural prejudice affect Western society? How does culture influence international business?
Useful Skills to Have as a Health Educator Ability to identify trends and assess community needs. Effective communication and presentation skills. Knowledge about different cultural beliefs. Ability to leverage digital tools for a broader reach. ...
How do cultural differences affect breast cancer prevalence, prevention, and treatment in African-American, Hispanic/Latina, and Caucasian women living in the United States? Over the past decade breast cancer has become one of the most predominant diseases in the United States. Breast cancer starts...
Globally, societal and cultural factors also affect suicide risks. Communities with limited access to health care or that discourage help-seeking behavior place people at higher risk. Countries involved in war or other violent conflicts, as well as natural disasters, also tend to have higher suicide...
beneficial to health. The desire for control may be a product of cultural beliefs and expectations that have been perpetuated, perhaps, more extensively in Western societies, which may have contributed to individuals’ beliefs, and subsequent distress, about a perceived lack of control over emotions...
How does body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) affect daily functioning and quality of life? Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life by causing distress, preoccupation with perceived flaws, and avoidance of social interactions or activities that exacerbate ...
This implies that factors that affect all income groups, such as poor quality care and long waiting times may serve as important barriers to access in these countries. Despite commitments to move towards universal health coverage in Europe, our results suggest that there is still significant ...