Nursing diversity assignment 2

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Culturally Sensitive Interview Questions for a Haitian Interviewee

Jocelyn Gonzalez

St. Thomas University

NUR-505-AP9.25

Dr. Doris Teran

May 25th, 2025

Culturally Sensitive Interview Questions for a Haitian Interviewee

1. Culture Background and Identity

· How does your cultural background influence your life on a day-to-day basis?

· Within your culture, in which areas can you identify yourself the most with?

· What is most important to you within your cultural?

2. Communication

· Which language or languages do you best appreciate to speak and receive information in?

· What is the best form of receiving instructions/information to obtain the most knowledge?

· Within your culture, is there any actions that are valued when speaking to one another?

3. Family Roles and Social Structure

· How does your family influence in your decision making towards your health?

· Are there any cultural norms that involve medical decisions?

· Do any family members accompany you to basic appointments/follow ups?

4. Healthcare Beliefs and Practices

· Do you practice any traditional remedies in your cultural when feeling ill?

· How do you view being well and overall healthy?

· What perception does your culture have on the healthcare system/healthcare professionals?

5. Dietary and Nutritional Practices

· Are there any dietary restrictions within your culture?

· How would you describe your usual diet?

· What foods are preferred in your cultural?

6. Perceptions of Illness and Wellness

· Are there any cultural beliefs about illness?

· How is pain managed within your cultural?

· How is wellness and illness defined in your cultural?

7. Barriers to Healthcare

· How accessible is healthcare services to you and your community?

· What services need improvement in your community?

· How can healthcare providers plan to incorporate your cultural in everyday care?

Reference

Giger, J. N., & Haddad, L. (2021). Transcultural Nursing: Assessment and Intervention (8th ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323695541