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NR 443 Week 7 Discussion 1 on how you defnehealth(latest update 2022 study review)
How Do You Define Health Instructor Hamilton Email this Author 2/18/2015 8:56:38
PM
Hello Class,
This TD is a current topic in health care, cultures have certain beliefs, rituals, & ways of life
specific to meeting their needs for health promotion & disease prevention…Can you think of
a time in your practice when you needed to address an issue pertaining to what the patient
needs & what the patient will allow based on cultural preference. Community Health Nurses
provide care for individuals, groups, & aggregates from different cultures & subcultures
throughout the United States every day. What strategies can you think of or have
implemented to address the health care concerns of emerging populations? Real work
examples are appreciated if you have any, see you in the threads.~Dr Hamilton
Class: You may begin posting in this TD on Sunday, April 12, 2015 for credit.
RE: How Do You Define Health Jessica Parker Email this Author 4/14/2015 4:36:00
PM
Instructor Hamilton & Class:
I would define health as a person's physical, emotional, & spiritual state. Many times all
three of these can be related. Emotional problems can lead to physical problems, spiritual
beliefs can lead to reasons to do something, & physical problems can lead to depression or
mental unrest. Health is not always the same but "is fluid & changing" (Nies & McEwen, p.
3).
Different cultures will have different beliefs/ideas of health. Muslims practice Ramadan in
which they fast during daylight. This practice could be detrimental to a diabetic person's
health (Nies & McEwen, p. 225).
We have many Amish in our area. Amish people have different beliefs about health. They
attempt to provide healthcare with natural remedies. They do not generally vaccinate for
diseases. There was a measles outbreak in a local Amish community & they were educated
of the risks of the disease & many reluctantly agreed to be vaccinated to help prevent the
spread of the disease. They do not have health insurance & usually do not regularly visit a
physician. It can be difficult to follow-up with care because many do not have phones to
reach out to them.
Jessica
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RE: How Do You Define Health Rachel Foreman Email this Author4/15/2015
2:12:51 PM
Jessica, class , & Professor Hamilton,
Thank you for your post, I enjoyed reading it. I would have to say that my definition of health
is fairly similar to yours. I love the quote about the Muslim culture. We have something
similar to this in the Jewish culture. But we interpret the old testament as saying that you
have to be in good health in order to fast. You have to be an adult (13 years of age in the
Jewish culture), not pregnant, & not an elderly person whom would have trouble if they did
not eat. If you are sick & need to eat and/or drink in order to get healthy, you are not
encouraged to fast.
Rachel
RE: How Do You Define Health Arthel Tamakloe Email this Author 4/14/2015
8:07:51 PM
I will define health as when an individual is structurally & functionally whole & sound
includes that which makes a person human.
We recently had a Muslim woman in our clinic with a trauma wound to her upper extremity.
When she came to the clinic that day, we had only a male doctor on duty. She turned what
could be considered a difficult situation into an opportunity to learn how to provide culturally
sensitive care. We learned to incorporate her faith into the care of her wound by having a
female present at all times.
Muslim women are extremely modest, & Muslim families expect respect for that modesty &
often ask for a woman to always be present during examinations.
As Nurses we must beware of cultural imposition, which is a person's tendency to impose his
or her own beliefs, values, & patterns of behavior on individuals from another culture.(p.
221)
Nies, M., & McEwen, M. (2011). Community/public health nursing: Promoting the health of
populations (5th ed.). [Vital Source Bookshelf].
Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/978-1-4377-0860-8
Wills M.Evelyn, McEwen Melanie (2002). Theoretical Basis for Nursing Philadelphia.
Lippincott Williams& wilkins.
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Class & Dr. Hamilton -
Personally, I think each individual has their own definition of health. I do not think there is a
“one size fits all” definition of health. People are shaped by their upbringing, their culture,
their beliefs, their surroundings, their environment, etc. Their views on health may change
with time as well. I agree with this quote from an article written by Boddington & Räisänen
about defining health:
Health may be defined as the absence of disease or other infirmity, although this still leaves
the problem of defining “disease.” However, it is widely, although not universally, considered
that there is much more to health than the simple absence of disease or other physical
problems. There may be such a thing as total health, ultimate health, or degrees of wellness.
But this raises questions about how pragmatic or how idealistic a conception of health is. The
WHO definition in particular has been subject to much criticism for its definition of health as
“complete” well-being.
A second issue is that of the domain of health, that focus on the absence of disease tunnels
our vision too much to the physical body, leaving out reference to other dimensions of
health, such as mental, emotional, & social. (2009, p. 51)
When I was working at an outpatient mental health clinic, I came across many patients from
many walks of life. One afternoon a Middle Eastern woman came in for her monthly
injection. It was my first time seeing her, & she came with a female family member. I went
through my usual series of questions & assessments, & she was pleasant with me. When it
came to injection time, that’s when it got tricky. She made a huge “fuss” about my age &
how could I even be a nurse, because I looked too young to “know anything.” The family
member was apologetic towards me, but the patient then absolutely refused to let me give her
the injection. Whether it was cultural, or it was her personal preference, I obliged. I was able
to call one of my co-workers (who was – & looked – older) to come administer the injection
to the patient & she left satisfied.
Personally, I try & be mindful of everyone’s beliefs, no matter what my personal opinion is.
It becomes tricky however, when you are faced with a belief that turns into an ethical
dilemma. One that comes to mind was the family who did not believe in modern medicine, &
wanted to refuse cancer treatment for their minor daughter. This cancer was highly
treatable/curable, with the right medications. These then become the medical ethical debates
we see publicized.
Pam
Reference
Boddington, P., & Räisänen, U. (2009). Theoretical & practical issues in the definition of
health: insights from Aboriginal Australia. The Journal of Medicine & Philosophy, 34(1), 49-
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