Nursing
Family Interview
HLT-324V: Transcultural Health Care
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
During the Family Questionnaire, Nicole and Robert are parents of a blended family. Two adults and three children make up the family. Two participants, not biologically related, each have a child. It is also known as a blended family (Green, 2018). As a lady in her early 40s, the mother is an Hispanic woman, while the father is a Hispanic male in his late 40s. Their home was a five bedroom home with three baths in San Antonio, Texas. In general, both parents are religious, but do not pursue their religion aggressively.
- What are your family roles/gender roles? The family gender roles with this family is equal. Both parties make decisions together in regards to housing, utilities and children upbringing.
Why is this different from traditional Hispanic culture?
- What does Hispanic culture and family see as primary family goals (education, marriage, etc.)?
- What is Hispanic view on alternative lifestyles (living together prior to marriage, domestic partnerships, single parenting, etc.)?
- Explain the Catholic family’s religious beliefs, and have they changed over generations?
- What are your family’s spiritual beliefs around death and dying?
Nicole answered: Health and illness are seen rationally in our society, according to the author. It encourages followers to take deliberate actions that can help them alleviate suffering and achieve quality health. When someone is exposed to a disease, they should make reasonable judgments based on what they feel is the best method to manage their situation. As a catholic, you should consider medical interventions as a boost to your prayers. As a first step in their recovery, they should consider this.
- What are your culture’s education and occupational status within the family unit?
Nicole has graduated high school and attended some college with no degree, currently works fulltime as a bank teller.
Robert graduated high school and not college, current works fulltime Iron Rigger off shore
What is Hispanic usual education level and occupation?
- (Hispanic) preferred communication methods (verbal and nonverbal)? Explain why not or why not
- Additional question: Do you have any Social Determines you wish to share?
The SDOH approach views economic success and personal well-being as interconnected factors A concept to review:
Robert: Regardless of two salaries and statements to the effect that sometimes no additional cash have been set aside for celebrations or the need for repair bills like leaky pipes or new roofs, there is always additional money for every aspect of running the household. In addition, there has never been any concern about providing adequate sustenance or a safe place to live. According to them, they took out loans in order to help finance their vacations or keep the house going. According to both sides, there is nothing left to spare after they have paid their usual obligations.
- Additional question: Hispanic values or beliefs that contribute to health decisions?
- Additional question: viewpoint of the Hispanic culture how your family cope with stressful situations pertaining to family?
ANSWER
Family Interview
HLT-324V: Transcultural Health Care
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
During the Family Questionnaire, Nicole and Robert are parents of a blended family. Two adults and three children make up the family. Two participants, not biologically related, each have a child. It is also known as a blended family (Green, 2018). As a lady in her early 40s, the mother is an Hispanic woman, while the father is a Hispanic male in his late 40s. Their home was a five bedroom home with three baths in San Antonio, Texas. In general, both parents are religious, but do not pursue their religion aggressively.
- What are your family roles/gender roles? The family gender roles with this family is equal. Both parties make decisions together in regards to housing, utilities and children upbringing.
Why is this different from traditional Hispanic culture?
Traditional Hispanic culture primarily dictated that the man is the economic provider of the family. He is in charge of making the rules and decisions and offering protection. The traditional Hispanic woman is tasked with domestic chores, making sure the house is in order, and looking after the children. The decision-making is not entirely equal, as the man has the final say (Miville et al., 2017).
- What does Hispanic culture and family see as primary family goals (education, marriage, etc.)?
The family goals of a Hispanic culture depend on the gender of the child. For boys, they are groomed through education and other important family knowledge passed down by their father. They are exposed to just enough education to sustain their marriages and future families. For girls, they are taught to be responsible, humble, and obedient in preparation for marriage. Not much emphasis is given on their education, as some poor families see them as the ticket out of poverty when they receive the bride price.
- What is Hispanic view on alternative lifestyles (living together prior to marriage, domestic partnerships, single parenting, etc.)?
Marriage in Hispanic culture is an important aspect of the family. It helps them preserve the tradition of a close-knit family-oriented culture. Therefore, Hispanic culture strongly condemns living together before marriage. They believe in the importance of blessing the unification. As staunch catholic believers, marriage is given priority and conducted in front of a priest. Consequently, they also advocate for love and unity in the family and thus discourage single parenting. In the event that it occurs, the mother and the children are welcomed back to their matrimonial home and given support. Domestic partnership is also not encouraged, and although it is a legal partnership, emphasis is still put on the value of marriage and blessings.
- Explain the Catholic family’s religious beliefs, and have they changed over generations?
The Catholics family’s beliefs have always been strong advocates for the value of marriage and family life. The church believes that such unions are based on the foundation of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Thus, the church has always strongly condemned divorce, sexual immorality, respect for parents, among other values. But with recent trends among generations, changes in the idea of divorces and single parenting are common. The catholic church allows divorces in case of constant conflict, unlike before, where the divorce was only granted in case of the death of one spouse.
- What are your family’s spiritual beliefs around death and dying?
Nicole answered: Health and illness are seen rationally in our society, according to the author. It encourages followers to take deliberate actions that can help them alleviate suffering and achieve quality health. When someone is exposed to a disease, they should make reasonable judgments based on what they feel is the best method to manage their situation. As a catholic, you should consider medical interventions as a boost to your prayers. As a first step in their recovery, they should consider this.
- What are your culture’s education and occupational status within the family unit?
Nicole has graduated high school and attended some college with no degree, currently works fulltime as a bank teller.
Robert graduated high school and not college, current works fulltime Iron Rigger off shore
What is Hispanic usual education level and occupation?
The usual Hispanic education level is high school, and they mostly join the informal sector of occupation.
- (Hispanic) preferred communication methods (verbal and nonverbal)? Explain why not or why not
Verbal communication because Hispanics communicate at an emotional and spiritual level which can only be achieved through verbal cues.
- Additional question: Do you have any Social Determines you wish to share?
The SDOH approach views economic success and personal well-being as interconnected factors A concept to review:
Robert: Regardless of two salaries and statements to the effect that sometimes no additional cash have been set aside for celebrations or the need for repair bills like leaky pipes or new roofs, there is always additional money for every aspect of running the household. In addition, there has never been any concern about providing adequate sustenance or a safe place to live. According to them, they took out loans in order to help finance their vacations or keep the house going. According to both sides, there is nothing left to spare after they have paid their usual obligations.
- Additional question: Hispanic values or beliefs that contribute to health decisions?
As much as Hispanics believe in the healing power of faith in Christianity, they still value healthcare. However, some crucial decisions on matters relating to abortion and euthanasia are prohibited according to their values and beliefs as life is sacred to them (Johnson & Farquharson, 2019).
- Additional question: viewpoint of the Hispanic culture how your family cope with stressful situations pertaining to family?
Conflict and stress related to family issues are discouraged in the Hispanic culture, and arbitration is always sought to make sure that the family remains intact on the foundation of love.
References
Johnson, M. J., & Farquharson, H. (2019). Hispanic culture and healthcare in the United States: One person’s perspective. Journal of Nursing Research Practice,(4), 1-2.
Miville, M. L., Mendez, N., & Louie, M. (2017). Latina/o gender roles: A content analysis of empirical research from 1982 to 2013. Journal of Latina/o Psychology, 5(3), 173.
