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Essay On Mexican Health

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Over the years the Mexican health beliefs has been influenced by tradition, Indian supernatural rituals, and a strong influence of European folk medicine from Spain. Throughout Latin America these beliefs and practices are shared widely. The health system is all very close related to the culture just as anything they do as a distinct race of people. Health to the Mexican people is seen as a gift from God, however; illness is always looked at imbalance from an outside force. So in hind sight it is seen as God punishing one for their sins. For an individual to be inevitable they must be able to endure illness. Traditionally there are many ways and solutions that Mexican people follow. For example, prayer and beseeching the individual through their time of sickness with lighting candles. …show more content…

It has been reported that 43% of Mexican Americans speak Spanish at home and they are not fluent in English. With this being said most patients will be uncomfortable with interviews conducted in English. Those that believe in God or fate may determines health may also be unwilling to go along with preventive procedures. Latinos communication style is high context and non-confrontational. The more severe or difficult the health care situation the more you as the health care professional has to be warm and dignified. Kindness and thankfulness are appreciated, but you have to be careful with eye contact and touching of the patient. With male patients touching with a handshake is important, but with women you should wait for them to extend their hand first. Eye contact varies with the patient. Some see prolonged eye contact as a sign of being impolite. Most importantly lengthy indirect discussion of a condition is not preferred, but the method of direct action oriented approach is

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