nus 505 module 6

Understanding Hispanic Culture in Healthcare

Cultural Background

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Introduction

Cultural competence in healthcare is a crucial aspect in the provision of the successful and respectful service. It helps in successful provision of medical services to different patients from diverse backgrounds. The awareness of the cultural differences among Hispanic community which is one of the largest ethnic group in several regions is crucial for medical providers. This discussion offers an overview of the critical cultural aspects required to be considered when handling Hispanic patients.

Hispanic community is characterized by rich and diverse origin,

mainly from the Latin American nations. The

Spanish is the their pre- dominant language with numerous regional dia- lect. The awareness of

these linguistic varia- tions helps in ensuring successful communica- tion during service de-

liveries (Núñez-Méndez, 2022) .

Core Value and Beliefs

· The family (familismo) is the key aspect in Hispanic culture. There is stronger focus on the loyalty and support within the family. The respect for the elders and authority (respecto) is deeply observed and practiced. The religious beliefs, which is dominated by Catholicism is crucial in the daily life and medical decisions (Corona et al., 2019) .

Health Belief and Practices

Majority of the Hispanic believe in

Healthcare Challenges and Ba rriers

the balance between the hot and cold

while maintaining health. They are likely to use traditional remedies. They have the habit of relying on the home treatments before seeking the professional medical assistance (Cruz et al., 2022) .

Communication Styles

The communication process of char- acterized by respectful and use of for- mal process in addressing a person.

These behaviors are crucial in com- munication with Hispanic patients. The non-verbal communication like gestures and the eye contact and

greatly impact on the communication process during service deliveries (Cruz et al., 2022) .

The language barriers prevent

effective communication process. It calls for the need to have interpreters who help with the translation process. The mistrust of the healthcare system might be present as a result of the

previous experiences or cultural

variations. The socioeconomic factors often interfere with access to medical services. (Al Shamsi et al., 2020)

Strategies for the Medical Providers There is a need to build trust and

rapport with the Hispanic patients.

The approach helps in the promotion of effective healthcare service

deliveries. The provision of the

culturally sensitive healthcare and encouraging family involvement in medical decisions helps in the

enhancement of the patient.

outcomes (Handtke et al., 2019) .

References

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Corona, K., Campos, B., Rook, K. S., Biegler, K., & Sorkin, D.

H. (2019). Do cultural values have a role in health equity? A study of Latina mothers and daughters. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 25(1), 65–72. https:// doi.org/10.1037/cdp0000262

Cruz, M. L., Christie, S., Allen, E., Meza, E., Nápoles, A. M., & Mehta, K. M. (2022). Traditional Healers as Health Care

Providers for the Latine Community in the United States, a Systematic Review. Health Equity, 6(1), 412–426. https:// doi.org/10.1089/heq.2021.0099

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