Cultural Competency

Hispanic Culture

100

How is the family structure of a Hispanic family generally?

Patriarchal structure where women show submission

200

What is the top cause of death in Hispanics

Heart Disease

300

Name two factors that contribute to morbidity in hispanics

1. Larger household size

2. Exposure to pesticides

3. Unclean air

4. Polluted water

400

What is one of the greatest concerns for Hispanic patients and their caregivers. 

Low health literacy 

Native American Culture

100

True or false: Medications are provided for Eastern Band Cherokee Indian Community at no cost.

True

200

Name two things to consider when addressing a native american pt

Shake the patients hand when you first meet

· Be humble

· Honor cultural beliefs and practices

· Do not make eye contact directly with the patient

· Talk in a soft voice

· Offer a place of gathering for the patient’s family

· Patient family likes to stay in the room

300

Name two values of the native american culture 

Respect elders

Respect for the environment

Humble

Generous

Accountability

400

Name two negative myths or stereotypes  about native americans

All Native Americans are Alcoholics

· Lazy

· Don’t take care of things the Government gives them

· Untrustworthy

Def of Cultural Competence

100

True of False: Cultural Competence is only important to consider with Hispanic patients 

False

200

Fill in the blank: Cultural competence means to be?

Respectful and responsive to the health beliefs and practices

300

Developing blank is also an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along a continuum

 cultural competence 

400

True of False: Culture refers to only race or ethnicity

False. It refers to age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, income level, education, geographical location, or profession.

Eastern European

100

What is Buncombe County’s third largest immigrant population?

Eastern Europeans

200

In Buncombe County, from which two countries do most Eastern Europeans hail from?

Moldova and Ukraine

300

Name any two values that Eastern Europeans consider important?

Most do not smile a lot

Eye contact is rude

Extended eye contact may be considered sexual

Struggle between tradition and culture among older and younger generations

Many younger Eastern Europeans speak English very well

All of their languages are not the same!

Traditionally, men were head of the household, while women managed the home. After immigrating, both are often working.

400

True or False?

More emphasis is placed on acute hospital visits than primary care.