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Creating an office environment that is culturally accepting requires a variety of steps. Firstly, it is essential to provide employees with a good understanding of different cultures. This understanding can be gained by providing opportunities for employees to interact with their peers from different backgrounds and learn about their cultures. Additionally, it is important to set ground rules and expectations to ensure that employees of all backgrounds are treated with respect and fairness. Finally, employers can create an environment where cultural differences are celebrated and embraced instead of scorned or shamed. With these basic guidelines, offices can ensure cultural acceptance and create a respectful work environment for all.
Spanish is the official language[1]
Spanish is the official langauge [3]
Small percent of native speak Nawat which is the lanauge of Pipil the indiginous people of El slavador [1]
Spanish was first introduced to Costa Rica in the 1500s by spain, currently around 98% speak it. [3]
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There are also many indigenous people who speak Bribri [3]
Pronunciation of words will be different than other central american langauges due to the different nations that have influenced El salvador such as vos [2]
Christianity is the majority religion in both Costa Rica and El Salvador[1,4]
Costa Rica celevrates every year nation wide for their patron saint Our Lady of Angels[4]
Christianity was forced on the El salvadorian population by the Spanish invasion in 1524, the Spanish invaders destroyed much of their culture and religion. Much of these affects are still seen today through the generational trauma from the civil war.[5]
Costa Rican diet consists of tortillas, tamales, beans, corn, yuccas, squash. Many corn based foods, different regions will usually mean different meat such as fish.[8]
The El Salvadorian diet contains fruits and vegitables that are part of a daily diet along with tortillas, pupusa, rice, meats, plantains, and soups.[6]
Prevelance of obesity in El Salvador [9]
Proper nutrition is difficult for families due to Economic circumstances [7]
↑ 11% for Male and ↑12% For Female over 20 years [9]
Like the Mediterian diet the Costa Rican diet is considered a very healthy diet
↑2% for Male and ↑3% for Female over 20 years [9]
Diabetes prevelance in El savadors [9]
Decrease in raised blood pressure in Males and Females, But it is starting to get off course [9]
↑8% for Male and ↑6% for Female over 20 years [9]
Traditional ointnments [13]
Herbs and Mixtures[11]
Western medicine influenced[14]
Medicinal plants [12]
Treatments are only effective if God wants them to be effective[11]
Curanderos[11]
Prayer[11]
Diet variety of vegitables and foods [12]
Be clear with communication
Create a pressure free environment
Do not fall to cultural blindness
Anatomy posters in Spanish.
Initial formal introduction
Principle 7: We as health care professionals have a responsibility as ever learning individuals who strive to create an environment to best help our patients need to be able to recognize when appropriate steps need to be taken to ensure comprehension and meaningful communication. these concepts are related to cultural competence are equality, justice, dignity, and truth [17]
Machismo
Follow traditional gender roles, this is changing, but is deeply rooted [15]
Do not refer by first names unless given permission[15]
Formal Culture
Non-direct
Due to the formal culture to avoid hurting feelings they may not say anything to avoid offense.[15]
This means pure life it is the moto of Costa Rica and reflects their friendliness [16]
Pura Vida
Non-Confrontational
Costa Rican's are polite and can go along without wanting to to not seem rude [16]
Very Religous
Costa Rica is a very traditional Catholic country, where the values are respected even though they may not observe. Topics such as pre-marital sex, abortion, and LGBTQ+ topics can be tough.[16]
Prevelance of obesity in Costa Rica [9]
↑ 14% for Male and ↑15% For Female over 20 years [10]
↑3% for Male and ↑3% for Female over 20 years [10]
Diabetes prevelance in Costa Rica [9]
Decrease in raised blood pressure in Males and Females, But it is starting to get off course [10]
↑9% for Male and ↑8% for Female over 20 years [10]
References
1. El Salvador Demographics [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://www.countryreports.org/country/ElSalvador/population.htm
2. salvadormar P by. El Salvador’s languages [Internet]. 2016 [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://vosdesalvador.wordpress.com/2016/09/27/el-salvadors-languages/
3. Lyoung. Costa Rica language [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://amigosinternational.org/la_carta/costa-rica-language/
4. Bateman J. Costa Rica religion [Internet]. 2019 [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://costarica.org/people/religion/
5. History of El Salvador [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://www.teachingcentralamerica.org/history-of-el-salvador
6. [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://hhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/portals/1/userfiles/104/agency%2045%20el%20salvadore.pdf
7. [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://scalingupnutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/El-Salvador_In-depth-country-review_draft.pdf
8..Costa Rica Food [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://costarica.org/food
9. El Salvador [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://globalnutritionreport.org/resources/nutrition-profiles/latin-america-and-caribbean/central-america/el-salvador/
10. Costa Rica [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://globalnutritionreport.org/resources/nutrition-profiles/latin-america-and-caribbean/central-america/costa-rica/
11. Healthcare beliefs [Internet]. 2011 [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://pazamorelsalvador.wordpress.com/traditional-beliefs-on-health-disease-and-disability/
12. González-Ball R, Bermúdez-Rojas T, Romero-Vargas M, Ceuterick M. Medicinal plants cultivated in urban home gardens in Heredia, Costa Rica [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine; 2022 [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8840630/
13. Costa Rica’s natural remedies [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://www.costarica.com/blog/costa-ricas-natural-remedies
14. Guide to Health Insurance and healthcare system in Costa Rica [Internet]. 2023 [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://www.internations.org/costa-rica-expats/guide/healthcare
15. Resources [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/el-salvador-guide
16. Customs & Etiquette [Internet]. [cited 2023 Aug 18]. Available from: https://www.costarica.com/culture/customs-etiquette#:~:text=Costa%20Ricans%20are%20very%20polite,those%20in%20the%20Central%20Valley
17. Rose PR. Appendix VII. In: Cultural competency for the Health Professional. Burlington, MA: Jones et Bartlett Learning; 2013. p. 214–5.