Chapter 6: Transcultural Perspectives in the Nursing Care of Children

Children in a Culturally Diverse Society #1

Cultural survival depends on the transmission of values and customs from one generation to the next.

Culture influences child growth, development, health, and illness.

Children in a Culturally Diverse Society #2

Children as a Population

Elements to consider:

Racial and ethnic composition

Poverty

Children’s health status

Growth and development

Infant attachment

Crying

In all cultures, infants and children are valued and nurtured because they represent the promise of future generations.

Parental cultural beliefs and practices influence behaviors and interventions.

Culture-Universal and Culture-Specific Child Rearing #1

Culture-Universal and Culture-Specific Child Rearing #2

Culture influences child rearing:

Nutrition: feeding and eating behaviors

Sleep

Elimination

Menstruation

Parent–child relationships and discipline

Child abuse

Gender differences

Culture-Universal and Culture-Specific Child Rearing #3

Question #1

Is the following statement true or false?

Differences between boys and girls are generally subtle, first appear at puberty, and exert minimal influence on adult roles within a culture.

Answer to Question #1

False

Rationale: Differences …