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Mexican Culture Presentation
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Mexican Cultural Presentation
Mexico's
Culture Diversity Project
By: Marie Roman
Introduction
Comarison with Western
Beliefs
Introduction to
Mexican culture
Introduction
to
culture
- The indigenous ethnic group referred to as the Mexica
- Population by Mixed Native American and Spanish descent favored by 60% of Mesoamericans Americanindia-Spanish
- Amerindian or predominantly Amerindian 30%
- White 9%
- Other 1%.
Location of
Mexico
It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south & west by the Pacific Ocean on the southeast of Guatemala,Belize and the Caribbean Sea; on the east by the Gulf of Mexico.
Covering almost two million square kilometers
Location of Mexico
Nutrition & Dietary Preferences
Nutrition
The traditional Mexican diet is based on corn, beans, squash, and chili, but also includes dairy products, meats, (some examples below)
Grains - flour or corn tortillas, rice, oatmeal
Fruits - guava, mango, papaya, melon, banana, avocado
Vegetables - chilies, tomatoes, onions, tomatillos, jicama
Dairy - cow's and goat's milk, cheese, custard
Protein - legumes (beans, lentils), chicken, beef, pork, eggs, seafood/fish, pumpkin and sesame seeds
(Kaiser, 2006)
By Crystal Schneider
Social Organization
Family is highly valued and the majority are nuclear families, although some households have extended families. Men are the family authority figure, they make the decisions and are head of the household. The mother holds the family together and can influence decisions.
Divorce is not common, but in the lower socioeconomic levels, stable out-of-wedlock relationships are common.
Families are large, generally with four or more children. Children respect parental authority and parent-child bond is valued over the husband-wife bond.
The entire family, including children, often contribute to the financial benefit of the family
Social
orientation
Topic 1
Roman Catholicism
Aguilera, V. (2009)
The predominant religion practiced by Mexican Americans is Roman Catholicism. Religious practices that are commonly observed include baptism, confirmation, communion, weddings and funerals.
Prayers from the priest and family are relied on in times of crisis. When dealing with illness in the family, they will use the rituals of making promises, lighting candles, visiting shrines and offering prayers.
Religion
Godparents
This Catholic practice is very important in Mexican heritage.
The role of godparent is very important, the is committing to accepting co-responsibilities along with the parents.
This relationship begins at the child's baptism and is life-long; it is both for religious purposes and revolves into an important relationship and resource for coping with life's stress.
Often a godparent is chosen from a higher socioeconomic level, this enables the child to grow up with more extensive social resources than the family could provide for them.
padrinos
(Godparents)
Communication
- Among this vibrant country, you will most likely hear the indigenous spoken language of Nahuatl.
- This language is a part of the Uto-Aztecan family of languages and is spoken today by 1,376,026 people in Mexico.
- Spanish influenced by English and Nahuatl and has about 120 million speakers.
(statistica, 2022)
Communication
Comarison with Western
Beliefs
Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Technician
Implications
Pharmacy Implications
- Establish an individualized trusting and caring patient/customer professional relationship.
- Assess the ability to communicate and understand.
- Digital translators can visually allow for direct viewing for gestures and accuracy of cultural information.
- Certified translators by use of phone or more modern technical devices such as Vocera and language line to provide competent care.
- Acknowledging client directly and kindly will enhance the care.
- Avoid the use of sayings, slang, or jokes to avoid confusion of care.
- Teaching and listening are key concepts for accuracy in cultural care.
- Printed material in Spanish and lower literacy to ensure accuracy of information.
- Have direct eye contact when communicating to show you are paying
attention and focused on the
Giger, 2013
Conclusion
Mexicans are a minority group that have managed to maintain their rich traditions and culture as they have assimilated here in the United States.
Mexico is working to increase awareness of quality healthcare for its citizens and residents who reside in their country. I now see the lasting effects the Mexican government has provided their citizens to give insurance health coverage throughout their lives.
Conclusion
References
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Lima, M. (2021, December 29). Free healthcare in mexico- what to expect? Mexico Relocation Guide. Retrieved March 6, 2022, from https://mexicorelocationguide.com/free-healthcare-in-mexico/
Mexico: Summary. Search the website. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2022, from https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/comparative-health-policy-library/mexico-summary#:~:text=The%20major%20health%20concern%20in,of%20the%20population%20having%20diabetes.
Mexperience. (2021, April 19). How to access the Mexican Healthcare System (IMSS). Mexperience. Retrieved March 6, 2022, from https://www.mexperience.com/how-to-access-the-mexican-healthcare-system-imss/
O'Neill, A. (2021, September 14). Mexico - languages. Statista. Retrieved March 6, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/275440/languages-in-mexico/
Pérez-Tepayo, S., Rodríguez-Ramírez, S., Unar-Munguía, M., & Shamah-Levy, T. (2020, May 27). Trends in the dietary patterns of Mexican adults by sociodemographic characteristics - nutrition journal. BioMed Central. Retrieved March 6, 2022, from https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12937-020-00568-2
Policy brief - OECD. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2022, from https://www.oecd.org/health/Policy-Brief-Mexico-Health-EN.pdf
Zimmermann, K. A. (2022, January 27). Mexican culture: Customs and traditions. LiveScience. Retrieved March 5, 2022, from https://www.livescience.com/38647-mexican-culture.html
Resources
Skills in Pharmacy
Pharmacy & Pharmacy Skills
Pharmaceutical staff and pharmacists will need to be knowledgeable about the trade brands and generic drugs available to their citizens
Mexico’s population is increasing so is the need for pharmacists to be aware of the drug’s adverse side effects, uses, and drug product information to better prepare their customers.
The pharmacist technician will also assist and supports the pharmacy inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. claims for warehouse overages, drug supply shortages, order errors, or damaged goods involving prescription drugs.
Universal Healthcare
3 Tiers
Healthcare
Their government health system is made up of three tiers ranging from public, employer, and private insurances.
The first tier is structured by Instituto de Salud para el Bienestar– which translates to the Health and Wellbeing Institute, which is a free healthcare system created by President Lopez Obrador. (gob.mx, 2022).
- This is one hundred percent free to all citizens and residents who enter into an INSABI hospital or clinic for medical treatment, with the understanding that as a patient who needs special care,
The second tier is for individuals working for an employer, they shall receive additional insurance under the Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social, paid through the workers’ employer payroll taxes.
The final tier is the Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (Mexican Civil Service Social Security and Services Institute) for assistance in cases of disability, old age, early retirement, and death to federal workers.
Population Health Risk
Overall health of citizens of Mexico is:
-34.2 are obese
- 16.9% are diabetic
Contributing factors to the increase in obesity and diabetes is due to consumption of sugar sodas as well as processed foods.