Cultural Jeopardy ELDER Project Fairfield University School of Nursing Haitian and Jamaican Cultures Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Are you talking to me? SimilaritiesDifferences What’s for dinner? Potpourri Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Language of choice by most Haitians. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is Creole? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Just because I talk loud doesn’t mean I am ….. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is angry? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Acceptable greeting in formal situations. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is a stern handshake? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
These are generally used before one’s name, even in less formal settings. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What are titles? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Greeting and acknowledgment of a person’s presence is common practice in this culture. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is the Jamaican culture? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Households are often made up of these people. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What are multiple generations? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
We use these first before we look to the doctor. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What are home remedies? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
We usually prefer to die here. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is at home? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Strong and loyal unit in the culture. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is the family? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Both cultures view these beliefs as integral parts of life. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What are religious beliefs? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
I am thought to be caused by an imbalance with nature or by a mistake of the doctor. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What are natural illnesses? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Our national religion is this, but don’t ask me about specific beliefs. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is Voodoo? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
We only eat these during the daytime. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What are heavy foods? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
There are more than 100 Christian religions practiced in my country. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is Jamaica? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Primary bread winner of the family in the Jamaican culture. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Who is the woman? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Common staple in our diets. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is rice? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Since moving to the U.S. we tend to eat more of this type of food. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is meat? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Yams, bananas, plantains and peas are commonly seen at the dinner table of this culture. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is the Jamaican culture? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Our cuisine has both French and African influences. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is Haitian cooking? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Haitian cooking uses a lot of these. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What are spices? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Used for health maintenance as well as treating illnesses. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What are herbs? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
These extend to close friends and neighbors who contribute to raising the kids. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What are kinship bonds? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
This living arrangement is thought of as lowering family status. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What cohabitation? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
I always seem to be the caregiver no matter what family I belong to. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Who is the female? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
This is highly valued in these cultures, don’t miss class! Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
What is education? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Reference Cultural Competency and Haitian Immigrants. Retrieved January 23, 2011 from Haiti: A Historical Time Line. Retrieved on March 23 rd, 2010 from timeline?page=0,0http:// timeline?page=0,0 Jacobson, E. (2003). An Introduction to Haitian Culture for Rehabilitation Services Providers. Retieved January 11, 2011 from Jamaican History. Retrieved on April 7 th, 2010 from Miller, D. (2002). An Introduction to Jamaican Culture for Rehabilitation Services Providers. Retieved January 11, 2011 from The World Factbook: Haiti. Retrieved on March 23 rd, 2010 from factbook/geos/ha.htmlhttps:// factbook/geos/ha.html The World Factbook: Jamaica. Retrieved on April 7 th, 2010 from factbook/geos/jm.htmlhttps:// factbook/geos/jm.html Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858
Cultural Jeopardy Activity Created by: Joyce Cunneen, MSN, RN Fairfield University School of Nursing ELDER Project Education Coordinator Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858