Cultural Beliefs on Disease Causation in Philippines

A framework for understanding a patient's perspective on the cause of their illness, including associated meanings and values.

Understanding the existence of cultural differences between a patient and health professional.

A skill developed after achieving cultural awareness. It involves understanding and respecting diverse cultures.

A process of providing information and support to individuals and families regarding genetic conditions.

A Filipino cultural belief that illness is inherited or passed down through family.

Values and beliefs that a particular group of people may have that impact understanding and decision-making on health issues.

Specific beliefs related to health and illness within Filipino culture.

Discovering a patient's explanatory model of their illness, for better communication.

Filipino cultural belief related to conception or maternal cravings.

Filipino cultural belief of hot and cold imbalances.

Filipino cultural belief that a condition is due to a curse.

Filipino cultural belief relating to mystical or supernatural causes of a condition.

Filipino cultural belief that a condition is God's will.

Conditions that are influenced by the genetic code.

A condition where there's a split hand or foot malformation.

A pattern of inheritance where a single copy of a mutated gene from either parent is sufficient to cause a condition.

A pattern of inheritance where two copies of a mutated gene, one from each parent, are needed for a condition to appear.

Taking folic acid supplements to prevent neural tube defects.

Raising awareness and promoting health practices among the public.

A genetic disorder marked by dry, thickened, and flaky skin that resembles fish scales.

A belief that physical resemblance in offspring is due to stronger genes inherited from either parent.

The scientific explanation of traits passing down from parents to offspring through genes, defying traditional cultural beliefs.

Cultural beliefs, like namamana and lihi, often clash with scientific explanations of genetic inheritance based on Mendel's principles.

A Filipino cultural belief that a condition is a curse inflicted by another person. It's often linked to family struggles and misfortune.

Sumpa refers to a curse inflicted by another person, while gaba is a more general curse that's not connected to a specific individual.

Pasma is a Filipino belief about an imbalance of hot and cold energies in the body. It's often linked to chills, muscle aches, and fatigue.

In the Filipino culture, sumpa is often linked to poverty, as people believe the curse is responsible for misfortune and financial struggles.

Pasma is a cultural belief that childbirth leaves a woman vulnerable to cold, which can cause various ailments. It's often suggested that new mothers should avoid cold environments and food.

Some Filipinos may attribute cancer to genetic factors ('namamana'), while others attribute it to supernatural forces ('gaba' or 'namaligno'). This reflects diverse ways Filipino communities understands and explain this disease.

A Filipino belief that a disease is caused by supernatural forces, like mystical beings, rather than purely medical reasons.

In Filipino folklore, a tree-dwelling giant known for smoking huge cigars. People with Marfan syndrome are sometimes associated with Kapre.

People with Marfan Syndrome, a genetic condition, are sometimes linked to the mythical Kapre in Filipino culture. This belief ties their physical appearance to a supernatural being.

Gaba is a divine curse, while Sumpa is a curse inflicted by a human being. Both are believed to bring misfortune to the individual and their family.

Sumpa and Gaba are believed to affect not just the individual cursed but their entire family, even future generations. Rituals and amulets are used to break the curse.

Namaligno is often used as an explanation for illnesses that lack clear medical causes. This reflects the Filipino belief in supernatural influences on health.