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One should formally address this culture first, then form a
relationship, and ask if it is alright to call them by their first name or nickname. Addressing them informally without
permission may be seen as disrespectful.
This culture tends to give as little information
as possible. Sexual problems are
especially hard for these clients to deal with. Women may feel more comfortable with women doctors for sexual
problems because female purity, chastity, and modesty are held in such high
regard. A woman who is physically
exposed to a male outside cultural norms will bring shame to the family.
This culture highly values the presence of family
members at time of family crisis.
During a medical appointment it is common for a family member to stay
with the client and help answer questions about the client’s health.
This culture
believes that imbalance can cause illness. This imbalance may be caused by natural
forces or changes in the environment
This culture believes that the body is as holy as the mind.
In fact, their tradition views the mind and body as one. This culture is
very reluctant to accept the term “brain dead.” Pronouncing such a person
to be "dead" could be viewed as disrespectful.
This culture practices moxibustion,
which is the burning of a soft material at specified spots corresponding to
internal energy channels on the skin.
This culture consists mainly of giving everything that you
have to those around you. This includes
gift giving, and also lending your time to the tribe and family. The Indian community lives in close
integration with the environment. The
environment plays a major role in the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects
of this cultures life.