Abstract
Transcultural nursing should be included in the curricula of the basic nursing courses. In this article, the transcultural nursing curriculum content that could be included, is discussed. To ensure a comprehensive approach to this field, a basic course in socio-cultural anthropology should be followed by transcultural nursing study units at strategic points in the curriculum.
Highlights
Hierdie artikel handel oor die insluiting van transkulturtle verpleegkunde by die kurrikulum
As discussed in Part 1 of this study, a clear understanding of the connections between culture and health is necessary for the student nurse in South Africa to deliver appropriate transcultural nursing care
Basic sociocultural anthropology knowledge serves as a foundation for transcultural nursing content and such a course should be included in the first yearcurriculum. desirab le con ten t w ould result in an
Summary
The issues that should be dealt vnth, are:. Behavioural patterns such as smoking, eating and drinking habits, hygienic practices and traditional occupations (Akinsda 1983:18-20). Bryce and Werner (1989:17) describe the role of smoking habits and the intake of-home-brewed beer with regard to the high incidence o f carcinoma o f the oesophagus in the former Transkei and Ciskei. As discussed in Part 1 of this study, a clear understanding of the connections between culture and health is necessary for the student nurse in South Africa to deliver appropriate transcultural nursing care. Pervan, Bryce And Werner (1989:17) relate a high incidence of carcinoma of the oesophagus in the former Transkei and Ciskei to soil deficiencies and low rainfall in these regions. Prescribed health promotive practices for example, methods of preparing food (Akinsola 1983:26). Biological characteristics as etiological factors for example, genetic predisposition to develop hypertension, hyperlypemia or carcinoma of the cervix (Leininger 1978:453)
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