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Hello.
Presenters:
Vickii Sibley
Rachel David
Vietnam
The Vietnamese
culture is more
than 5000 years
old.
Vietnams
history is
characterized by
several
dynasties with
influences from
French and
Chinese
colonization,
Vietnamese- Americans
According to the
2010 census, 1.5
million individuals,
(up 37% since
2000) in the United
States identify as
Vietnamese, with
the highest
concentration
found in California.
Vietnamese
Refugees
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Maternity clients are banned
foods considered cold, like fruits
and veggies and could develop a
nutritional deficiency.
Traditionally men were not
allowed to be present during
childbirth.
There is a moment of
celebration when a newborn
infant cries. This first cry
"proves that it (the newborn)
has a soul".
Vietnamese
culture is
heavily
influenced by
Buddhism,
Confucianism,
and Taoism
with Buddhism
being the
predominant
religion
practiced here
in the United
States.
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Buddhism stresses
disconnection to the
present, especially
materialism and selfimportance with an
emphasis placed on
ancestors and their wishes
and what is best for the
family as a whole.
Most Vietnamese think of
time in cycles, events or
occurrences.
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Surgery needles
Drawing blood is feared and even resisted by
Vietnamese Pt
Belief the blood cannot be replaced and will
make them sicker
Surgery is reserved as a last resort
Viewed as upsetting the internal balance
Cause the spirit to leave the body
Some believe injections may hurt the spirit
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BALANCE
"Yin and Yang
Illnesses as well as foods are classified as either hot
or cold. "
The Vietnamese also participate in several different
traditional practices including cupping, coining,
pinching, steaming,
use of herbs etc. Some of these practice
can be mistaken for abuse.
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CUPPING
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COINING
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diseases
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