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What is the English translation of 'namamana'?
What is the English translation of 'namamana'?
Which cultural belief relates to maternal cravings during conception?
Which cultural belief relates to maternal cravings during conception?
What does 'kaloob ng Diyos' imply in Filipino culture?
What does 'kaloob ng Diyos' imply in Filipino culture?
Which belief suggests a connection to supernatural explanations for genetic conditions?
Which belief suggests a connection to supernatural explanations for genetic conditions?
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How might the belief in 'sumpa' affect perceptions of genetic conditions?
How might the belief in 'sumpa' affect perceptions of genetic conditions?
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In the context of this discussion, which belief is likely linked to short stature concerns in families?
In the context of this discussion, which belief is likely linked to short stature concerns in families?
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Why might some individuals with achondroplasia not seek medical care?
Why might some individuals with achondroplasia not seek medical care?
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Which of the following beliefs emphasizes the role of environmental factors in health?
Which of the following beliefs emphasizes the role of environmental factors in health?
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What is the primary method suggested to decrease the recurrence risk of neural tube defects?
What is the primary method suggested to decrease the recurrence risk of neural tube defects?
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What does the concept of 'namamana' relate to in the context of genetic counseling?
What does the concept of 'namamana' relate to in the context of genetic counseling?
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Which condition was the patient diagnosed with during the genetic counseling session?
Which condition was the patient diagnosed with during the genetic counseling session?
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What cultural belief contributed to the family's concern regarding the patient's condition?
What cultural belief contributed to the family's concern regarding the patient's condition?
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What is the origin of the belief in gaba among Filipinos?
What is the origin of the belief in gaba among Filipinos?
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During what period of pregnancy do physical discomforts commonly referred to as 'lihi' occur?
During what period of pregnancy do physical discomforts commonly referred to as 'lihi' occur?
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What is the mystical implication associated with Marfan syndrome in Filipino belief?
What is the mystical implication associated with Marfan syndrome in Filipino belief?
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Which of the following conditions may be difficult to explain using the concept of 'namamana'?
Which of the following conditions may be difficult to explain using the concept of 'namamana'?
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What does the term sumpa refer to in Filipino beliefs?
What does the term sumpa refer to in Filipino beliefs?
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What is a commonly experienced symptom during the 'lihi' period of pregnancy?
What is a commonly experienced symptom during the 'lihi' period of pregnancy?
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What role does public health education play in addressing the recurrence of neural tube defects?
What role does public health education play in addressing the recurrence of neural tube defects?
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How is the belief in the effects of gaba and sumpa said to impact families?
How is the belief in the effects of gaba and sumpa said to impact families?
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What do the ritualistic activities associated with gaba aim to achieve?
What do the ritualistic activities associated with gaba aim to achieve?
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What mythical being is associated with the belief that a person with Marfan syndrome may have a mystical origin?
What mythical being is associated with the belief that a person with Marfan syndrome may have a mystical origin?
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In Filipino belief, what is commonly used to explain diseases that lack a clear cause?
In Filipino belief, what is commonly used to explain diseases that lack a clear cause?
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What characteristic is commonly associated with someone described as looking like a kapre?
What characteristic is commonly associated with someone described as looking like a kapre?
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What condition was AS diagnosed with?
What condition was AS diagnosed with?
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What cultural belief relates to the causes of illness mentioned in the content?
What cultural belief relates to the causes of illness mentioned in the content?
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What should a woman who recently gave birth avoid to prevent aggravating her condition?
What should a woman who recently gave birth avoid to prevent aggravating her condition?
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What was the significant family history for GV related to her diagnosis?
What was the significant family history for GV related to her diagnosis?
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According to the beliefs mentioned, what is 'gaba' associated with?
According to the beliefs mentioned, what is 'gaba' associated with?
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What did the traditional healer attribute JH's symptoms to?
What did the traditional healer attribute JH's symptoms to?
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What adverse family interaction did AS experience after her diagnosis?
What adverse family interaction did AS experience after her diagnosis?
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What is the primary purpose of using explanatory models (EM) of illness in the genetic counseling process?
What is the primary purpose of using explanatory models (EM) of illness in the genetic counseling process?
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Which cancer types were noted in GV's family history?
Which cancer types were noted in GV's family history?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven common Filipino cultural beliefs mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven common Filipino cultural beliefs mentioned?
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Why is cultural awareness emphasized as a prerequisite in achieving cultural competency?
Why is cultural awareness emphasized as a prerequisite in achieving cultural competency?
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What does the term 'namamana' relate to in Filipino cultural beliefs?
What does the term 'namamana' relate to in Filipino cultural beliefs?
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How does cultural competency impact patient care in genetic counseling?
How does cultural competency impact patient care in genetic counseling?
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What issue does the case of BA, a 6-year-old girl, highlight in pediatric genetics?
What issue does the case of BA, a 6-year-old girl, highlight in pediatric genetics?
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Which author suggested that cultural awareness is challenging to maintain in health care?
Which author suggested that cultural awareness is challenging to maintain in health care?
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What is indicated as an important first step in eliciting the EM of genetic illnesses?
What is indicated as an important first step in eliciting the EM of genetic illnesses?
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What is the term used to describe the intense cravings and likings experienced by pregnant women?
What is the term used to describe the intense cravings and likings experienced by pregnant women?
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According to cultural beliefs, what is thought to influence the physical traits of an offspring during the lihi period?
According to cultural beliefs, what is thought to influence the physical traits of an offspring during the lihi period?
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In the context of genetic congenital anomalies, what does ectrodactyly refer to?
In the context of genetic congenital anomalies, what does ectrodactyly refer to?
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What is the cultural interpretation of crab-like arms and legs in the context described?
What is the cultural interpretation of crab-like arms and legs in the context described?
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What does lamellar ichthyosis manifest as?
What does lamellar ichthyosis manifest as?
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How do some cultures perceive the contribution of fathers to inheritance?
How do some cultures perceive the contribution of fathers to inheritance?
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What genetic condition is represented by the term 'split-hand/split-foot malformation'?
What genetic condition is represented by the term 'split-hand/split-foot malformation'?
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What psychological aspect is thought to accompany the lihi period in pregnant women?
What psychological aspect is thought to accompany the lihi period in pregnant women?
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Study Notes
Cultural Beliefs on Disease Causation in the Philippines
- Cultural competence in healthcare is crucial for genetic counselors in the Philippines, given the archipelago's 7,107 islands and 175 ethnolinguistic groups, each with unique cultural identities and health practices.
- Filipino cultural beliefs influence how individuals conceptualize and explain the causes of disease. These beliefs impact their understanding of health and their decision-making regarding healthcare.
- Seven common Filipino cultural beliefs regarding disease causation are discussed: namamana (inheritance), lihi (maternal cravings during pregnancy), pasma (hot and cold imbalance), sumpa and gaba (curse), namaligno (supernatural causes), and kaloob ng Diyos (God's will).
Namamana
- Namamana is the Filipino term for inheritance.
- This belief suggests that a health condition can be passed down from parents to children.
- It’s not always consistent with Mendelian inheritance.
Lihi
- Lihi is a belief tied to maternal cravings during pregnancy.
- It implies that what a pregnant woman craves will, in some way, influence the characteristics of the child.
Pasma
- Pasma is a concept relating to the balance of hot and cold elements.
- The imbalance of these elements can cause illness.
- Postpartum psychoses are sometimes attributed to pasma, where "cold" elements are thought to have entered the body.
Sumpa and Gaba
- Sumpa is a curse inflicted by a human.
- Gaba is a curse inflicted by a divine being.
- Both beliefs are related to social wrongdoing and often affect entire families, influencing the next generations.
Namaligno
- Namaligno is a belief that a disease is caused by a supernatural being or mystical intervention.
- This belief often manifests when the cause of a disease is unknown.
Kaloob ng Diyos
- For Filipinos, Kaloob ng Diyos (God's will) means that events, including illness, are determined by a higher power.
- Often, individuals and families in the Philippines attribute unexplainable occurrences to this belief.
Implications for Genetic Counseling
- Cultural beliefs regarding disease causation can influence patients' understanding about their conditions, treatment choices and coping mechanisms.
- Cultural competency training and awareness of different cultural practices is vital for effective genetic counseling practices.
- The discrepancies between cultural beliefs and scientific understanding of genetic inheritance can pose challenges in genetic counseling.
- Tailoring the delivery of information and counseling to address patients' cultural perspectives is essential for building trust and rapport.
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Explore the unique Filipino cultural beliefs that shape perceptions of disease causation. This quiz delves into seven common beliefs that influence healthcare decisions, such as inheritance, maternal cravings, and supernatural causes. Understand how these cultural perspectives impact health practices in the diverse landscape of the Philippines.
