RNSG 2031
CULTURAL AWARENESS IN MATERNITY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE PROJECT
The purpose of this project is to gain a deeper understanding of various cultural beliefs which can influence the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
Students will select a cultural population from a provided list and present beliefs in relation to the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
Students will complete an instructional presentation. Each student in the group must participate in the presentation.
Topics to address include the following:
Brief overview of the Culture concerning childbirth
Prenatal Care- (Nutrition, Beliefs, etc.)
Labor
Cesarean Section
Genetic Defects
Newborn and Sick Baby
Breastfeeding
Postpartum
Any other pertinent findings in regards to care of an Obstetrical Patient
CULTURES
African
Somalian
Ethiopian
Kenya
Madagascar
Uganda
Tanzania
Caribbean
Cuban
Haitian
Jamaican
Bahamian
Grenada
Guyana
East Asian
Chinese
Filipino
Japanese
Korean
Vietnamese
Mongolian
Hong Kong
North/South Korea
Taiwanese
American
Native American
Hispanic (South American)
Inuit (Eskimo)
WASP (White Anglo Saxton Protestant)
Middle Eastern
Arab
East Indian
Iranian
Euro- Asian
Gypsy/ Roma
Russian
European
Irish
British
German
French
Italian
Scottish
Australian
Aboriginal
Tazmania