Answer 2 for NRS 434 Discuss the health care support systems available in your community for someone of this culture
Many people move abroad for work, for relationships, or simply for adventure. Most people move to different countries due to unrest and political issues in their country, looking for a better life for their families. As a result of the migration and immigration, countries are becoming more diverse, both culturally and demographically. Health care systems and professionals should be educated regarding cultural differences in order to provide adequate care and treatment to patients with diverse cultural values, behaviors and beliefs. Cultures around the world have beliefs about illness and health that originate from the way they perceive the world. Health care providers must learn to treat patients from other backgrounds in a culturally competent manner, being mindful of the fact that non-visible aspects of culture can significantly influence the treatment process [7-10] Health belief systems are divided into three major categories: supernatural, holistic and scientific, each with its own corresponding system of related beliefs. The supernatural belief system is predominated by supernatural forces, good and evil sorcery, and God. In this tradition, the ill person is considered a victim of punishment rendered by a supernatural being or power. Treatment is usually carried out by healer practitioner, who are believed to have supernatural powers and the strength to ward off the evil spirit, which possess and torture the body and soul of the ill person [4, 7-9] This tradition is characteristic of Vietnam.
County of Santa Clara Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC) The service center model will bring key County agencies together, to work in collaboration and address the overall needs of the community. The service center delivers integrated, accessible and culturally responsive social and health services to support the local community, specifically the Vietnamese- American community.
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Communicating with patients from different culture: Intercultural medical interview
