In the broadest sense, the term (cultural practices) can apply to any
person manifesting any aspect of any culture at any time. However, in practical
usage, it commonly refers to the traditional practices developed within
specific ethnic cultures, especially those aspects of culture that have been
practiced since ancient times.
person manifesting any aspect of any culture at any time. However, in practical
usage, it commonly refers to the traditional practices developed within
specific ethnic cultures, especially those aspects of culture that have been
practiced since ancient times.
Cultural practices include
a broad range of activities such as religious and spiritual practices, art,
medical treatment and customs, diet, interpersonal relationships and child
care.
a broad range of activities such as religious and spiritual practices, art,
medical treatment and customs, diet, interpersonal relationships and child
care.
Cultural practices vary
widely around the world and from one ethnic group to another. Cultural
practices cover many aspects of daily life and influence behaviours of
individuals and entire societies.
widely around the world and from one ethnic group to another. Cultural
practices cover many aspects of daily life and influence behaviours of
individuals and entire societies.
Cultural practices are
generally norms in behaviours and standards that are developed in ethnic groups
and communities in ancient history. Cultural practices are often important
aspect of identity.
generally norms in behaviours and standards that are developed in ethnic groups
and communities in ancient history. Cultural practices are often important
aspect of identity.
It is pertinent that we
define some of the concepts and terms that shall form the basis of our
discussion.
define some of the concepts and terms that shall form the basis of our
discussion.
1.
Health: According to WHO, health is
defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being of an
individual and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health: According to WHO, health is
defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being of an
individual and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
2.
Culture: It is the fundamental way
of doing things common to a people. It can also be defined as the glue that
binds our communities, organisations, group and families together.
Culture: It is the fundamental way
of doing things common to a people. It can also be defined as the glue that
binds our communities, organisations, group and families together.
3.
Health Behaviour: This is any activity
undertaken by a person who believes himself/herself to be healthy for the
purpose of preventing disease or detecting in asymptomatic state.
Health Behaviour: This is any activity
undertaken by a person who believes himself/herself to be healthy for the
purpose of preventing disease or detecting in asymptomatic state.
Therefore, cultural
practices can be referred to as the manifestation of a culture or subculture,
especially in regard to the traditional and customary practices of a particular
ethnic or other cultural group.
practices can be referred to as the manifestation of a culture or subculture,
especially in regard to the traditional and customary practices of a particular
ethnic or other cultural group.