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Care to
Our Filipino Patients
What do I need to know in
order to accomplish
providing culturally
competent care to Filipino
patients?
Filipino (which is based on Tagalog) and English are the official languages of the Philippines
Ask the patient/family about Filipino beliefs and traditions related to pregnancy and childbirth that the
The concept of balance and its relevance to hot and cold is central to all traditional Filipino healthcare
What does it mean to provide culturally competent care to
The patient and family often
preferpatients?
that the patient ambulate very little after delivery to allow the mo
Filipino
Maternal Cultural
bathing
may attitudes,
be delayed
to their
beliefs
beliefs,
and due
traditions
are incorporated
when
planning and providing care.
Religion is actively practiced by most Filipinos and influences Filipino healthcare practices
What is the desired outcome of providing culturally
competent care to Filipino patients?
The patient understands what to expect, experiences reduced
anxiety, is comfortable participating in their plan of care, and feels
satisfied with the care received.
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