1. Research a culture, other than your own, from the current wave of immigration from world areas such as Asia, South Asia, Africa, South America.
Your research should focus on a specific culture in your geographic location ( for instance Markham has large Chinese community).
From your research, summarize your learning about the following:
• the community - location, size, resources, challenges (access, services, etc.)
• the culture - cultural roles and responsibilities
• communication (language, high-or low-context, use of silence and body language)
• personal space and time orientation
• cultural customs and celebrations
• spiritual beliefs and/or religious affiliation(s)
• cultural practices related to health and healing
Identify how immigration affects health and suggest an approach you might take in helping to promoting the health of someone from this cultural heritage? Referring to "Strategies to Bridge the Gap" (Srivastava, p. 91), name the approach you suggested.
Post a summary of your findings of your above research and health promotion approach.
Post a response to at least one class member's post, comparing a similarity or difference in your findings and your suggested culturally competent approach.
2. Rosie been admitted to a high risk maternal newborn centre in Toronto due to high blood pressure related to her pregnancy. She has been flown in from Kashechewan, a remote community in northern Ontario. Rosie speaks Cree and a little English. She seems withdrawn and does not make eye contact when spoken to. Her blood pressure is not being well controlled as she is refusing to eat her prescribed high protein, low sodium diet and is not resting as prescribed. The nurse is not certain that she understands her condition and the instructions she has received however Rosie and her baby are at risk if her blood pressure cannot be well controlled.