A collective value and prioritization of close family relationships, with an emphasis on supportiveness and loyalty. 

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Refers to the clinician’s skill set. Requires self-awareness, with reflection on one’s own belief systems and biases, acknowledging that they may hinder patient centered care. Important to provide flexibility in communication styles, helping roles, and resource utilization.

Cultural Competency

Inter-generational co-searching, discussion, and group decision making about health behaviors and information may strengthen family bonds, encourage co-learning between parents and children, improve problem solving skills, and increase academic attainment. 

By working together to translate important health information, the entire family is empowered to participate regardless of varying language and technical skills. Emphasizing familial involvement is especially culturally significant to Latino populations.

Pros to Framing Health Information as a Family Asset

Family identity and challenging circumstances can determine how a given household will respond to an event and how resiliently they behave. Family identity consists of the shared beliefs, customs, and tastes a unit has. Challenging circumstances weaken bonds and create a disconnect that can increase the impact of external stressors. Families with strong values and high emotional attunement fare better during stressful times.

Factors Influencing Family Health

Campos, B., Ullman, J. B., Aguilera, A., & Dunkel Schetter, C. (2014). Familism and psychological health: The intervening role of closeness and social support. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 20(2), 191–201. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034094
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