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Part III Social and Cultural Influences on Health
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OBJECTIVES l Define diversity and its impact on health and health care l Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competency
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Global Demographics If only 100 people lived in the world, there would be: 57 Asians. 21 Europeans. 14 people living in North & South America. 8 Africans. 52 women. 48 men. 70 persons of color. 30 Christians.
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Global Demographics Of these same 100 people: 6 would own 59% of the entire world’s wealth. All 6 would be citizens of the United States. 70 would be unable to read 50 would suffer from malnutrition 80 would live in sub-standard housing 1 would be near death, 1 would be near birth 1 would have a college education 1 would own a computer
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Definitions l Race l Ethnicity l Genetic determinants l Physical characteristics l Common heritage s Customs s Characteristics s Language s Common history s National origin
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Culture l Shared system of values, beliefs, history, and patterns of behavior s Learned and practiced s Generate meaning s Influence behavior and decision-making l Elements
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DISCUSSION l Discuss the ways in which health care providers share a common culture. l Discuss the ways in which members of your health discipline share a culture.
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Cultural Variation l Ethnicity l Age l Socioeconomic status l Religion l Education l Language l Gender l Ability l Sexual orientation l Length of time in South Carolina l Urban vs.. rural residence l Amount and type of contact with elders l Degree of acculturation
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Multiculturalism l The practice of acknowledging, valuing and respecting all cultures, religions, ethnicities, attitudes, and opinions within an environment
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Diversity and Its Stumbling Blocks l Language and Literacy l Class-related values l Culture-related values l Communication l Stereotypes l Racism l Ethnocentricity l Collusion
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Language l Essential for making sense of the world l Basic reading and writing skills l Stress or emotional trauma l Limited English Proficiency s Barriers to care
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Literacy l 40 to 44 million Americans are functionally illiterate l 50 million have only marginal literacy skills l 72 million cannot read technical reports or news magazines l One-half of the adult population has basic deficiencies
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Belief Systems and Language Semantics l Hypertension vs. s “High blood” s “High pertension” or “tension”
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Class- and Culture- Related Values Class Related Values l Socioeconomic status l Marginalization Culture Related Values l Macroculture l Microculture l Culturally based beliefs l Cross-cultural differences
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Cross-Cultural Differences “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures” Anne Fadiman
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Communication l Personal experience, family attitude, group beliefs l Explanatory models l Folk illnesses s Empacho
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Communication l Multiple sources of care s Complementary care s Spiritual practices l Health-related beliefs and practices
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Stereotypes & Racism Stereotypes l Stigmatize l Homogenize l Marginalize Racism l Discrimination based on an ideology of racial superiority
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Ethnocentricity and Collusion Ethnocentricity l Judging l Superiority l Contempt l Centrality Collusion l Destructive cooperation l Perpetuates bias and exclusion
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Diversity Building Blocks l Cross-Cultural Understanding l Linguistic Pluralism l Attention to Ethnically/Culturally Appropriate Learning & Problem Solving Styles l Cultural Competence
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Cross-Cultural Understanding l Transcultural s Illness, health care s Healing l Cultures in community l Patient- and community-centered care
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Linguistic Pluralism 1990 Census l 14% speak a language other than English at home l 45% of those had trouble speaking English l 1 in 10 people in U.S. are foreign born l Multiple language proficiency
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Ethnically/Culturally Appropriate Learning & Problem Solving Styles l Understanding of common cultural values of populations represented in the community l Detecting when values across cultures are in conflict l Negotiating successful resolutions
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Cultural Competence l Definition s Awareness s Sensitivity s Understanding s Commitment s Ethical values s Autonomy vs. social justice
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DISCUSSION Why is cultural competence necessary?
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Demographic Changes s By 2000, 30 % of the U.S. population will be foreign-born or children of foreign-born s By 2100, 50% of all Americans will be Black, Hispanic, or Asian in origin s By 2030, about 20 % of population will be over 65 years of age; now it is about 13 % s The 85+ population is expected to double its current size by 2025
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Elements of a Cultural Competence Model l Valuing Diversity l Cultural Self-assessment l Dynamics of Difference l Institutionalization of Cultural Knowledge l Adaptation of Services
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Valuing Diversity l Explanatory system for world view l Sense of challenge by diversity l Lack of threat from differences l Comfortable with the fact that people think and behave differently based on their culture
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Cultural Self-Assessment l Knowledge of one’s own background and culture l Acknowledgement of biases l Managing differences
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Elements of Cultural Competence Dynamics of Difference l Interaction between different cultures l Based on assumptions, behaviors and expectations Institutionalization of Cultural Knowledge l Knowing clients l Disseminating information l Activity modification
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Adaptation of Services l Cross-cultural relationship of patient and provider l Culturally sensitive health care system s Accessible s Respectful s Knowledgeable s Sensitive
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Cultural Competency Continuum NegativePositive CulturalCultural Cultural Destructiveness AwarenessProficiency Cultural Cultural Indifference Competence
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Essentials of Cultural Competence Culturally competent care is care that: l Is sensitive to differences l Understands how responses formed l Elicits pertinent information l Recognizes important differences l Negotiates acceptable plan
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Resolving Cross-Cultural Discrepant Models of Sickness l Know commonly held folk beliefs and behaviors l Assess the likelihood of acting on beliefs l Negotiate between the two belief systems
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Summary of Module 4, Part 3 l The world is becoming increasingly diverse. l Social and cultural beliefs, values, attitudes and behavior figure significantly in the health of communities and their individual members. l Cultural competence is essential to the health of individuals and communities.
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Discussion Time l Discuss the challenges of implementing the proposed standards for Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Health Care Services, particularly as it relates to managed care and controlling costs.
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Module Authors D. Beth Kennedy, M.S. Director of Education Laurine T. Charles,M.H.S. Associate Professor S. C. Area Health Education Consortium
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