Healthcare in Indian Culture-Devin Mulligan & Abigail Kukis by Devin Mulligan

Beliefs affecting the Indian Healthcare System

mulligandevin4 — 2024-01-13 03:52:33 UTC

Within Indian culture Hinduism is a big belief. With this they have the belief that death comes with ones destiny and not due to illness. Due to this belief if a person is Hindu then healthcare is not required to be provided if it will only prolong their life.

Values affecting the Indian Healthcare System

mulligandevin4 — 2024-01-13 03:58:08 UTC

It is essential in Indian cultures to respect and adhere to what the elders of the community have to say. Due to this if the senior/elder in the community is against a certain discovery within health care then the people will more than likely go with what the elder is saying.

Alternative and Complementary Medicine Found in Indian Culture

mulligandevin4 — 2024-01-13 04:04:51 UTC

India is known as the center for alternative medicine. Due to their values and beliefs, not mentioning the political affects of healthcare, Indian culture turns elsewhere for health benefits and healing. The most common of the sorts is yoga, naturopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and homoeopathy. These make up the alternative medicine system they refer to as AYUSH. Some parts of this system, such as Unani, actually stems back all the way to the ancient greek medicine used. While others, such as Ayurveda, is specific to the muslim culture.

Interesting Facts Surrounding Indian Culture

mulligandevin4 — 2024-01-13 04:09:59 UTC

Cows are sacred in India. This is specifically due to the Hindu religion. With this religion cows are seen to hold a lot of gods and goddesses within themselves.
The Taj Mahal is not a palace (I know I was shocked too). This is actually a tomb to honor a late wife of Shah Jahan.
India is the second largest English speaking country in the world. Even though India has a lot of different cultures and dialect within its boundaries, its prominent language is actually English. This makes it easier for more English speaking people to not only visit but move there.

Language within India

mulligandevin4 — 2024-01-13 04:14:50 UTC

Like we said previously India is full of people who actually speak English. Although, beyond that it hold 1,652 "mother tongue" languages. Within those, behind English, Hindi is spoken most. Even though English is the most prominent language, there is no relation between the culture, values, or history to Indian culture besides the knowledge they have acquired.

Sources cited

mulligandevin4 — 2024-01-13 04:16:01 UTC

https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/languagebr.pdf

Swami S, Srivastava T. Role of Culture, Values, and Politics in the Implementation of Health Technology Assessment in India: A Commentary. Value Health. 2020 Jan;23(1):39-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2019.10.002. Epub 2019 Dec 6. PMID: 31952672.

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/157608/hbook-hindu-s2.pdf

https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/indian-immigrants-united-states

https://www.migrationdataportal.org/themes/migration-and-health#:~:text=Due%20to%20their%20irregular%20status,campaigns%20and%20health%2Dpromotion%20interventions.

https://everynurse.org/7-steps-culturally-sensitive-nurse/

Immigration Trends

2024-01-16 04:01:05 UTC

Indians represent the second largest immigrant group in the U.S.

Migration can affect healthcare due to status, discrimination, language barriers, cultural barriers and low-income levels.

May be excluded from accessing primary health care services, vaccination campaigns and health-promotion interventions.

Nursing Considerations

2024-01-16 04:16:48 UTC

With the U.S. becoming more diverse, here are 5 things a nurse can do to provide culturally sensitive care :

Have awareness: be aware there may be different cultural belief's, values, religious' belief's, boundaries, language's, etc and respect these.
Avoid Making Assumptions: Never assume anything regarding a patients culture, belief's, or values. You can ask appropriate questions or let them come to you with any concerns!
Learn About Their Culture: If appropriate, while still keeping their care as the number one priority, do what you can to make them feel comfortable! If you can participate or help do something regarding their culture you should try!
Build Trust: A nurse-patient relationship is important, building trust will make any patient's experience better.
Overcome Language Barriers: This can help make sure the patient truly understands the medical process and make them feel more comfortable.

Examples of How a Nurse can give Culturally Sensitive Care to a patient: Indian Culture

2024-01-16 04:52:35 UTC

Providing private space during a hospital stay to pray or meditate: Indian culture has many religions. Respecting a patients religious' belief's and accommodating to any needs regarding how they pray/worship as a nurse shows you care and may bring the patient more comfort.
Taking into account fasting regarding cultural/religious practices if possible: Many of the Indian Religions Fast for certain events, accommodate to this if possible.
Understanding that some cultures have certain belief's for interactions between men and women which might influence a preference for certain staff members for care
Taking patients’ belief in alternative medicines seriously: consider alternative medication's if possible
Speaking in terms the patient’s can understand rather than medical vocabulary
Learning about certain birth and death customs and beliefs: Hindus believe in preserving the body until its natural end. Human life is considered the highest form, assisted suicide and euthanasia are not encouraged.

Most Commonly Practiced Religions in India

2024-01-16 04:58:32 UTC

Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism.