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African American |
touch is essential minimal personal space rely heavily on religious rituals minister is trump
Cod liver oil for colds Copper or sliver bracelets to protect from harm
voodoo (especially Haitians and Africans) |
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Hispanics |
Mother or grandmother from husband is trump
hot/cold illnesses and meds we/dry concepts
hot meds for cold illness cold meds for hot illness
Mal de Ojo (evil eye)
concerned about potential for addiction over long period of time
may expect injections as necessary rather than oral meds |
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Asians |
potential for drug-drug interactions
eye contact may be sign of disrespect
yes means I'm being polite not necessarily I understand
DM less common |
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Japanese |
female may be open to talking with female
cold illness (diarrhea) are treated with hot herbs and foods
hot illnesses (HTN) are treated with cold herbs and foods
illness may be diagnosed by pulses and color and/or texture of tongue
Often use American meds for acute illnesses and surgery and fall back to Chinese medicinal practices to treat long-term conditions |
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Filipinos |
yin and yang
religious materials may be worn as a shield from witchcraft or as a good-luck charm |
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Native Americans |
elder means leader
many think over 50 is elder
mental illness alcoholism
must consider spiritual practices
believe in "imbalances" between spiritual, mental, physical, and social interactions |
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Caucasians |
intolerant to pain while other cultures accept pain as a part of life
eye contact as communicating interest and honesty
strong family ties
expect meds will cure or manage disease
most believe and expect prescription |
