1.28 Major Factors in Transcultural Nursing

Among these are:

  • Nutrition and dietary practices.
  • Beliefs about illness, its causes and cures.
  • Disorders specific to a particular group, such as the high incidence of sickle cell anemia among the Blacks.
  • Specific anatomical characteristics (e.g, stature, skin tone, hair texture).
  • Religious beliefs about illness and death.
Blacks and Raza/Latino cultures have long used roots, potions, and herbs for treating illnesses.
Blacks and Raza/Latino cultures have long used roots, potions, and herbs for treating illnesses.

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