Cultural Competency - Multicultural Health Generalizations By Health Topic
Disclaimer: Although the following statements may apply to some individuals, this is not to infer these are beliefs and/or practices of the majority of this population.
Generalization = a starting point: When generalizing, one begins with an assumption about a group but then seeks further information about whether the assumption fits that individual.
Stereotype = an ending point: When stereotyping, one makes an assumption about a person based on group membership without learning whether or not that individual fits the assumption.
Bloodless Medicine
Childbirth Customs
Communication
Cultural Themes/Barriers
Dietary Practices
Death and Dying Customs
Fasting
Folk Beliefs / Remedies / Traditional Medicine
Geriatrics
Health Beliefs and Practices
Illness
Patient-provider Relationships
Pain Management
Reproductive Beliefs
Respect
