Deck 7: Transcultural Midwifery: Culture Care for Mauritian Immigrant Childbearing Families Living in New South Wales, Australia

Question 1

The principles upon which Australia's multiculturalism policy is based include which of the following:

A)the importance of valuing differences; access and equity
B)the rule of the majority
C)utilising the cultural knowledge and skills of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to support traditional lifeways
D)an open-door immigration policy

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Mauritian immigrants believed in a direct link between the health and wellbeing of the childbearing mother and her baby, and the provision of extended family and friendship support during the childbearing period. This support was described by the informants as:

A)culture-specific
B)family-driven
C)dependent and exclusive
D)collaborative and interdependent

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Advocacy by spouse, family, or friends provided reassurance for Mauritian childbearing women because the advocate:

A)assumed the role of decision-maker allowing the mother to focus on the labor and delivery process without distractions
B)made certain that all cultural beliefs and practices about childbearing were
C)followed
D)acted and asked on their behalf and protected them from unnecessary worry or pain when possible
E)made certain that health care personnel adhered to the mother's birth plan

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Best professional practise included the ability of the health professional to:

A)have a warm and supportive bedside manner
B)understand cultural values, beliefs, practices, and expressions without explanation from the childbearing mother or her family
C)listen empathetically during times of crisis or negative outcome
D)anticipate the needs of the mother and offer the best care available, rather than wait for it to be requested

Question 5

Care to Mauritian childbearing women meant the provision of a hygienic and supportive environment for the mother and her newborn baby. In addition to avoidance of harmful environments, which two other care pattern practices were highly valued?

A)quiet and privacy
B)advocacy and cleanliness
C)privacy and cleanliness
D)advocacy and quiet