NR 503 epi final
cultural competence - answer the ability of providers and organizations to effectively
deliver health care services that meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of
patients.
is defined as "a dynamic, fluid, continuous process whereby an individual, system or
health care agency find meaningful and useful care delivery strategies based on
knowledge of the cultural heritage, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of those to whom
they render care"
culturally competent health care system - answer can help improve health outcomes
and quality of care and can contribute to the elimination of racial and ethnic health
disparities. ex. of strategies to move the health care system towards these goals include
providing relevant training on cultural competence and cross cultural issues to health
professionals and creating policies that reduce administrative and linguistic barriers to
patient care.
cultural awareness - answer is their understanding of the differences between
themselves and people from other countries or other backgrounds, especially
differences in attitudes and values.
Self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases toward other cultures. An in-depth
exploration of one's own cultural/ethnic background.
Norms - answerrules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its
members in any given situation. It varies widely across cultural groups. For ex.
American maintain fairly direct eye contact when conversing with others. Asians, on the
other hand, may avert their eyes as a sign of politeness ad respect.
values - answerthe ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide
the way you live. It has major influences on a person's behavior and attitude and serve
as broad guidelines in all situations. some common business ____ are fairness,
innovation, and community involvement.
The Kleinman explanatory model- consists of 3 sectors. - answerthe popular sector, the
professional sector and the folk sector. the model can be used to determine how
individuals make decisions.
socioeconomic status (SES) - answeris an economic and sociological combined total
measure of a person's work experience and of an individual's or family's economic and
social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.
, disparities - answerthe term is often interpreted to mean racial or ethnic disparities,
many dimensions of disparity exist in the U.S, particularly in health. If a health outcome
is seen to a greater or lesser extent between populations, there disparity. Race or
ethnicity, sex, sexual identity, age, disability, socioeconomic status, and geographic
location all contribute to an individual's ability to achieve good health. It is important to
recognize the impact that social determinants have on health outcomes of specific
populations. healthy people strives to improve the health of all groups.
Minorities - answera culturally, ethnically, or racially distinct group that coexists with but
is subordinate to a more dominant group. as the term is used I the social sciences, this
subordinacy is the chief defining characteristic of a minority group. As such, minority
status does not necessarily correlate population.
food desert - answeran urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-
quality fresh food.
determinant of health - answerthe range of personal, social, economic, and
environmental factors that influence health status
determinants of health fall under several broad categories - answerpolicymaking, social
factors, health services, individuals behavior, biology and genetics.
It is the interrelationships among these factors that determine individual and population
health. Because of this, interventions that target multiple determinants of health are
most likely to be effective. Determinants of health reach beyond the boundaries of
traditional health care and public health sectors; sectors such as education, housing,
transportation, agriculture, and environment can be important allies in improving
population health.
Social determinants of health - answer· Availability of resources to meet daily needs,
such as educational and job opportunities, living wages, or healthful foods
· Social norms and attitudes, such as discrimination
· Exposure to crime, violence, and social disorder, such as the presence of trash
· Social support and social interactions
· Exposure to mass media and emerging technologies, such as the Internet or cell
phones
· Socioeconomic conditions, such as concentrated poverty
· Quality schools
· Transportation options
· Public safety
· Residential segregation.
They are important because they play a huge part on how a person is treated an how
prone they are to have a certain condition.
Social justice - answerimplies that there is a fair and equitable distribution of benefits
and burdens in a society