Questions for Saturday 17 January
Guys, here are the questions I told you about. Try to answer them to the best of your knowledge :)
What cultural traditions regarding food influence health? Does the government try to promote nutrition?
Does the environment affect the health of the population? Are there any seasonal factors that influence health, such as allergies or colder weather?
Are there barriers between health care and the discussion of personal spiritual, birth, and death beliefs? Do health care providers try to adapt to differences in individual beliefs when providing care?
Are there any specific beliefs for healing? Is there more of an emphasis on cultural remedies versus technological remedies, or are both important?
Are there any psychological considerations (mental disorders) that are different from the United States?
Is there a common religious affiliation within the Russian culture?
Are there common religious rituals or practices associated with the treatment of illness, birth and death?
How are the elderly viewed in the culture and who is generally responsible for caring for the elderly?
Do adolescent boys or girls experience any right of passage ceremonies?
What are some genetic diseases that are dominant in Russia?