Health Beliefs in U.S. Cultures

Different ways various cultural groups view and understand health and illness.

Actions individuals take to maintain or improve their health, influenced by beliefs.

Traditional health practices specific to a group, often outside standard medical care.

Individuals providing health care without formal medical training.

Methods of health care outside of conventional medicine.

A collection of different ethnic groups and traditions. It includes specific health beliefs and practices

Shared values, beliefs, and practices of a group, learned through socialization, including language, customs, traditions, religion, and more.

Categorization of people based on shared genetic physical characteristics like skin color, eye shape, and hair texture.

A group with different cultural characteristics from the dominant group, not necessarily a smaller group.

Sense of identity with one's country of origin or ancestral place, including cultural expressions like traditions, clothing, food, and names.

Providing nursing care that considers and respects the cultural context of patients.

A nursing approach that considers cultural variations in health beliefs, practices, and communication styles to provide culturally sensitive care.

Gathering data on a client's unique cultural characteristics crucial for providing culturally sensitive care.

Differences in language, communication styles, eye contact, space, touch, emotional expressions, diet, time perception, and beliefs about illness causes across cultures.

The view that health and disease are explained by scientific principles, often focusing on microorganisms and medical treatments.

The belief that health is maintained through balance with nature and harmony; illness results from disharmony.

The view that supernatural forces influence health and illness, including practices like faith healing or witchcraft.

The way a culture explains illness and how it approaches healthcare.

Specific actions or rituals in a culture related to health and well-being.

Crucial aspect of cultural assessment; includes verbal and nonverbal communication styles.