The culturally sensitive nurse will assess cultural attitudes and beliefs about contraception, which can include:

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Cultural attitudes and beliefs about contraception can be influenced by a variety of factors including gender inequities (A), where the roles and power dynamics between genders can affect contraceptive use and decisions; religion (B), which can have specific doctrines or beliefs regarding the use of contraception; deference to authority figures (C), where individuals may prioritize the opinions and advice of elders or community leaders over personal or medical advice; and attitudes about bleeding (E), as some cultures have specific beliefs and taboos about bleeding that may affect their willingness to use certain types of contraceptives that can alter menstrual cycles. Option (D) is not included because the devaluation of large families is not a universally applicable cultural attitude towards contraception; in fact, in some cultures, large families are highly valued.

The Culturally Sensitive Nurse Will Assess Cultural Attitudes and Beliefs