Influence of Socio-Cultural Factors Filipino-American health

1 influence of socio-cultural factors

1.1 medical system
1.2 prevention , healing practices

1.2.1 religion
1.2.2 traditional healers
1.2.3 herbal remedies


1.3 reasons illnesses

1.3.1 natural vs unnatural illnesses
1.3.2 filipino health superstitions

influence of socio-cultural factors

filipino americans associated under umbrella of asian , american ; thus, appropriate consider both filipino , american cultural influences in order determine understand root of filipino american health practices , behaviors. since culture defining aspect of ethnic identities - both demographically , socially - components can reflective of particular attitudes , practices, such health behaviors.

medical system

medical beliefs , practices constructed based on individual’s perspective of world. socio-cultural influences considerable factors determine individual’s belief disease , treatment. based on understanding, ethnic groups (typically groups of third world countries), follow holistic approach health care; thus, encompassing physical, psychological, , spiritual practices differentiated western medicine.

folk medicine not medical system used filipinos. in general, filipino health practices based on biological, spiritual, , personal understandings. in particular, filipinos support 2 contrasting medical systems of western medicine , alternative medicine, otherwise referred holistic healing. blended health belief system of both biological , supernatural causes illnesses. generally, filipinos consider multiple factors contribute particular illness , believe in sole cause of disease. individual may consider natural on non-natural cause illness depending on socio-cultural influences.

prevention , healing practices

further information: indigenous medicine, alternative medicine

religion

the filipino american identity influenced cultural aspects of traditional values , religion. during colonization of philippines spain, catholicism incorporated culture of filipinos. of 2015, catholicism still dominating religion within philippines influences identity of philippine society. based on spanish colonial christian influences , predominant catholic upbringing of filipinos, religious affiliations considered filipino americans source of health relief. religion used preventative , treatment measures. example, phrase, bahala na common expression used provide psychological comfort. phrase commonly translated it’s god. common saying utang na loog in reference of being granted blessing answered prayer god, virgin mary, or patron saint. in addition religious background, filipino culture considers spiritual elements reasons disease. oftentimes, spiritual factors considered treatments. filipino americans of traditional, catholic derived influence tend seek guidance , affirmation spiritual or religious references.

filipino catholic church

higher members of roman catholic church, such ministers , priests, considered under category of faith healers. whether involves rituals specific individual or large ceremonial mass, related providing preventative measures , relief. major component of faith healing roman catholic church involvement of miracle cures diseases. indicated henderson , primeaux, confirmation of miracle cures based on 4 criteria – reasonable, instantaneous, evidence of cure, , natural explanations must ruled implausible.

further examples of philippine faith healing include reliance on religious ceremonies , seeking of aid patron saints. specifically, filipinos relate well-being prayer recitations, display of religious figures, , observation of religious occasions. these occasions involve celebration of religious holidays, attendance of holy hour, reconciliations, baptisms, confirmations, , weddings. in addition, religious entities prayed to. believed filipino americans of catholic upbringing signs , symptoms of particular illness either alleviated or type of support , stability provided. filipinos heavily rely on faith health stability , support during onset of illness. use of religion , spirituality reference individual’s well-being can regarded acceptance mechanism affect health precautions taken.

it arguable religion major component of filipino-american health behaviors. according to, not plausible assume familiarity sole factor influences filipino americans adopt religious influence on health practices. however, there studies find filipino americans more comfortable , willing seek not spiritual guidance community institutions able relate culturally. of filipino descent have behaviors reflect personalism in filipinos prefer interact others find compatible with. often, familiarity , comfort based on similar values , culture affiliations. specifically, mental care services avoided based on language barriers , other cultural differences. filipino americans tend seek religious officials first choice of support rather of health care professionals. explanation preference health care services due influence of historical catholic ties of filipino americans.

traditional healers

santo niño

further information: faith healing

faith healers able enter partially conscious state in possessed religious identities. during trance, faith healers obtain different characteristics , mannerisms, such healing abilities. common holy figures highly worshiped in philippines, such santo niño , virgin mary, channeled through faith healers. consequently, devout believers experience sense of guidance , aid.

other trance states, there sects of traditional healers encourage others focus on proper nutrition care of body. faith healers focus on dietary needs , recommend herbal remedies. in addition, faith healers advise ill seek health clinics further help. when patients not recovering highly encouraged take doctor-prescribed medications and, if needed, hospitalization.

herbal remedies

further information: herbalism

most traditional asian american cultures follow health care practices reflected of chinese medicine. chinese medicine involves disciplines in acupuncture , nutrition, herbology being common regimen. herbal treatments relied on filipino americans have not been considered assimilated or rather acculturated american culture. indigenous herbal treatments issued faith healers encouraged provide balance of energy , diet. particular blends of herbs specific ailments. guidance of faith healers in chinese medicine disciplines, treatments believed align elements within human body, in turn reflected in one’s immune defense and, moreover, cause significant decrease in one’s susceptibility disease.

reasons illnesses
natural vs unnatural illnesses

the cause of illnesses distinguished categories of natural , unnatural illnesses. natural illnesses based on sicknesses derived involve external conditions. examples of natural illnesses include exposure extreme temperatures of hot or cold or transmission of microbes contaminated sources. unnatural illnesses described sicknesses being obtained due lack of commitment one’s faith. lack of commitment whether sin or lack of attention religious practices, lord retract protection on individual; thus, making him susceptible evil influences , illnesses. believed multiple cultural groups. evil influences include supernatural forces vengeful spirits - both ancestral , non-ancestral spirits.

filipino health superstitions


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