Traditional attitudes
and perceptions of
health and illness
are associated with
living in harmony
with nature.
Value modesty and
privacy.
Live each day as it
comes; oriented in
present time.
May feel uneasy
with health care
provider because of
history of haphazard
care and
disrespectful
treatment.
Have differences in
the perceptions of
nature and causes
of illness.
Do not like
separation from their
families.
Do not like the
unfamiliar.
Do not like the
regimented
environment of the
hospital.
Do not like the
unfamiliar behavior
of the nurses and
physicians who are
demeaning.
Some family
members and
communities
minimize memory
loss and dementia
and may not consent
to treatment unless
physical function is
impaired.
Differ vastly in
cultural (tribal)
beliefs about mental
illness, cultural
labeling of different
emotions, and
conceptual language
differences.