Question

All of the following are suggested health promotion practices for Asian Americans except: A. Ensure good communication by thorough explanation and language translation where necessary. B. Show respect for family relationships and their needs, and include family in discussions. C. Encourage them to abandon traditional treatments. D. Health promotion creates a unique challenge given the varied cultures and traditions involved.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Encourage them to abandon traditional treatments.

Explanation:

American culture is very different from Asian culture and this should be taken into consideration by healthcare professionals who treat Asian American patients.

As we know medical care should promote well being in the patient and leave him with a feeling of comfort and safety. For this reason, it is necessary that when caring for Asian American patients, health centers should ensure good communication through detailed explanations and language translation when necessary. In addition, health professionals should show respect for family relationships to patient needs and should include the patient's family in discussions.

Many Asian Americans maintain cultural traditions and often use traditional treatments for their health problems. This should not be discouraged, but health professionals should emphasize the importance of current medical treatments for the patient. Finally, health professionals should understand that health promotion creates a unique challenge given the varied cultures and traditions involved.