Cultural knowledge is the process of seeking and obtain- ing a sound educational foundation about diverse cultural and ethnic groups. In obtaining this knowledge base, the health care provider must focus on the integration of three specific issues: health-related beliefs and cultural values, disease inci- dence and prevalence, and treatment efficacy (Lavizzo- Mourey, 1996). Obtaining cultural knowledge about the cli- ent’s health-related beliefs and values involves understanding their worldview. The client’s worldview will explain how he/ she interprets his/her illness and how it guides his thinking, doing, and being.
Disease incidence and prevalence among ethnic groups is the second issue the health care provider must address when obtaining cultural knowledge. This requires obtaining knowl- edge concerning the field of biocultural ecology. Disease incidence varies among ethnic populations, and health care providers who do not have accurate epidemiological data to guide decisions about treatment, health education, screening, and treatment programs will not be able to positively impact on health care outcomes. Treatment efficacy is the third issue to address in the process of obtaining cultural knowledge. This involves obtaining knowledge in such areas as ethnic pharmacology. Ethnic pharmacology is the study of varia- tions in drug metabolism among ethnic groups. In obtaining cultural knowledge, it is critical to remember that no individ- ual is a stereotype of one’s culture of origin but rather a unique blend of the diversity found within each culture, a unique accumulation of life experiences, and the process of accultur- ation to other cultures. Therefore, the health care provider
must develop the ability to conduct a cultural assessment with each client.
Cultural knowledge is the process of seeking and obtain- ing a sound educational foundation about diverse cultural and ethnic groups. In obtaining this knowledge base, the health care provider must focus on the integration of three specific issues: health-related beliefs and cultural values, disease inci- dence and prevalence, and treatment efficacy (Lavizzo- Mourey, 1996). Obtaining cultural knowledge about the cli- ent’s health-related beliefs and values involves understanding their worldview. The client’s worldview will explain how he/ she interprets his/her illness and how it guides his thinking, doing, and being.
Disease incidence and prevalence among ethnic groups is the second issue the health care provider must address when obtaining cultural knowledge. This requires obtaining knowl- edge concerning the field of biocultural ecology. Disease incidence varies among ethnic populations, and health care providers who do not have accurate epidemiological data to guide decisions about treatment, health education, screening, and treatment programs will not be able to positively impact on health care outcomes. Treatment efficacy is the third issue to address in the process of obtaining cultural knowledge. This involves obtaining knowledge in such areas as ethnic pharmacology. Ethnic pharmacology is the study of varia- tions in drug metabolism among ethnic groups. In obtaining cultural knowledge, it is critical to remember that no individ- ual is a stereotype of one’s culture of origin but rather a unique blend of the diversity found within each culture, a unique accumulation of life experiences, and the process of accultur- ation to other cultures. Therefore, the health care provider
must develop the ability to conduct a cultural assessment with each client.
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