ULO 10- Cultural Sensitivity, Safety and Competence

Question 1

Define: Cultural Safety

Answer 1

cultural safety is concept that refers to exploring, reflecting on, and understanding one’s own culture and how it relates to other cultures with a view towards promoting partnerships, participation and cultural protection

Question 2

Define: Cultural Consideration in pregnancy

Answer 2

is the ‘giving of care irrespective of differences such as nationality, culture, creed, colour, age, sex, political or religious belief or social status

Question 3

What are 10 tips for acheiivng cultural awareness, sensitivity and safety

Answer 3

• Negotiate health care that is acceptable to the client;
• Decision making
• Understandable explanations
• Share information
• Respect privacy
• Don’t generalise
• Don’t assume
• Thinking, Listening, Looking, Understanding and Acting as you go along’;
• Above all, don’t forget the absolute necessity of possessing a sense of humour!

Question 4

To be culturally aware means…

Answer 4

appreciating diversity and understanding difference

Question 5

If a woman states she only wants to see female health professionals and you maintain this request, this is an example of being..

Answer 5

Culturally safe

Question 6

Define: Cultural Sensitivity

Answer 6

is being respectful of other cultures and acting in an appropriate manner towards cultural differences

Question 7

What are some challenges faced by women from other countries in their first antenatal visit

Answer 7

• Language barrier
• Unfamiliar with antenatal care options
• Trust issues
• Financial costs