Cultural Gaps in Biomedicine

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According to the CDC study mentioned in the text, what percentage of new mothers have PPD?

  • 1 in 7
  • 1 in 11
  • 1 in 5
  • 1 in 9 (correct)

What is one reason why PPD is often undiagnosed and/or untreated in the US?

  • Focus on mental illnesses rather than physical illnesses
  • PPD screening is part of routine postpartum visit
  • Lack of universal coverage for postnatal care
  • Insufficient training and awareness among healthcare professionals (correct)

What percentage of new moms in the US are typically not seen by doctors for 6 weeks?

  • 40%
  • 10% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 20%

What does the term 'privatization of motherhood' refer to?

<p>Changing family structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the cultural ideals of biomedicine?

<p>Focus on abstract rules/guidelines, define reality in technical terms, oriented towards goal completion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the 'voice of the lifeworld' according to the text?

<p>Jennifer's husband being sensitive to context, desiring mutual understanding, oriented towards consensus and compromise. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the healthcare system in the video clip lack response to the problem of postpartum depression?

<p>The healthcare system is focusing on abstract rules/guidelines, technical descriptions, or goal completion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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