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PHARMACEUTICAL THERAPY IN MIDWIFERY PRACTICE: A CULTURALLY COMPETENT APPROACH
Author(s) -
Doyle Eva I.,
Faucher Mary Ann
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/s1526-9523(02)00231-3
Subject(s) - variety (cybernetics) , cultural competence , culturally appropriate , culturally sensitive , health care , cultural diversity , psychology , medicine , nursing , medical education , sociology , pedagogy , family medicine , social psychology , political science , computer science , artificial intelligence , anthropology , law
The profession of midwifery can be part of the solution in America's quest for a culturally sensitive and competent health care system. Midwives who are familiar with a variety of health‐related cultural beliefs and practice culturally sensitive inquiry, particularly when using pharmaceutical therapies, can effectively understand and respond to the cultural complexities that impact a client's health. This article describes needed cultural competencies, reviews a variety of health‐related cultural beliefs, and relates how these beliefs impact the use and acceptability of pharmaceutical therapies. Specific examples related to culturally sensitive inquiry are discussed along with recommendations.