Discussion- Cultural Factors Influences
Discussion- Cultural Factors Influences
In this written assignment, select one cultural factor such as health beliefs, language, perception of time, environment control, etc. (see textbook reading) and apply it to a selected ethnic group. The paper will include the following:
One impact on medication preparation. Explain.
Two impacts on medication administration. Explain.
Two potential adverse reactions. Explain with rationale.
One possible issue in adherence to medication regimen. Explain how this can be overcome.
The paper should be no more than 3 pages. Use APA Editorial Format for all citations and references used.
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Cultural Factors and Their Influence on Medications
There are many factors that would influence medications. One of which is culture. Some cultures have easier access to medications than others. Certain things like this absolutely influence medications and that’s where improvements and advancements usually come from. Every culture has their own ways and beliefs in just about anything. The Filipino culture is one of the Asian cultures who believe in hot and cold therapy as well as massage therapy which is called “hilot” in the Filipino language. This is usually what less fortunate people do when they can’t afford to go to clinics or hospitals. Another health belief is herbal or medicinal treatments. One impact with this on medication preparation is that herbalist or what they call as “arbularyo” would make a topical medication made up of different kinds of herbs and one ingredient might be contraindicated to one of the patient’s medications. Patients usually utilize the herbalist on top of their medications that