cultural sensitivity in professional communication
Since the attacks in Network and Washington, in September 2001,increased racial and religious animosity has left `Arabs, Muslims and middle Easterners fearful. Muslim women are at increased risk for discrimination (Pew Research Center,2011).A pew poll found 28% experienced discrimination while seeking health care.(Martin,2013).In particular,44% of the women in the study reported perceiving discrimination against them because of their dress. A majority of the Muslim American say it has become more difficult to be a Muslim in the United Sate since sep.11; Given this high risk nurses must work to counter such discrimination. A provider’ unconscious bias about a particular race or culture or his or her lack of effective cross-cultural communication skills …show more content…
To explain this modesty, the Author mentions a few examples. Firstly, Noreen ,an 83year old Pakistani, receiving care for pneumonia. The unit nurse notices nureen seems irritated and startled when a RT( Respiratory Therapist) enter the room for her treatment eventhough he knocks as he enters,Secondly, a Hala’s husband requested, “can my wife have only female clinician to provide care.” Another woman named Mumtas was not looking directly to the social worker and not divulging her distress. Nureen, Hala and Mumtas are all Muslims-adherents of Islam.Their cultural and religious practices and believes influence their responses and behaviors. Modesty is exemplified in dress and behavior with persons of the opposite sex which has numerous clinical implications for nurses caring Muslim patients (Padela 2011).Because ethical nursing care requires respecting patient’s religiosity and culture, ways to provide culturally safe and sensitive care for Muslim women will be discussed
Since the attacks in Network and Washington, in September 2001,increased racial and religious animosity has left `Arabs, Muslims and middle Easterners fearful. Muslim women are at increased risk for discrimination (Pew Research Center,2011).A pew poll found 28% experienced discrimination while seeking health care.(Martin,2013).In particular,44% of the women in the study reported perceiving discrimination against them because of their dress. A majority of the Muslim American say it has become more difficult to be a Muslim in the United Sate since sep.11; Given this high risk nurses must work to counter such discrimination. A provider’ unconscious bias about a particular race or culture or his or her lack of effective cross-cultural communication skills …show more content…
To explain this modesty, the Author mentions a few examples. Firstly, Noreen ,an 83year old Pakistani, receiving care for pneumonia. The unit nurse notices nureen seems irritated and startled when a RT( Respiratory Therapist) enter the room for her treatment eventhough he knocks as he enters,Secondly, a Hala’s husband requested, “can my wife have only female clinician to provide care.” Another woman named Mumtas was not looking directly to the social worker and not divulging her distress. Nureen, Hala and Mumtas are all Muslims-adherents of Islam.Their cultural and religious practices and believes influence their responses and behaviors. Modesty is exemplified in dress and behavior with persons of the opposite sex which has numerous clinical implications for nurses caring Muslim patients (Padela 2011).Because ethical nursing care requires respecting patient’s religiosity and culture, ways to provide culturally safe and sensitive care for Muslim women will be discussed