Clear Communication: Cultural RespectFrom the National Institutes of Health (NIH):
What Is Cultural Respect?
Culture is often described as the combination of a body of knowledge, a body of belief, and a body of behavior. It involves several elements that are often specific to ethnic, racial, religious, geographic, or social groups. This includes personal identification, thoughts, language, actions, communications, beliefs, customs, values, and institutions.
Can Cultural Respect Make A Difference?
Cultural respect benefits consumers, stakeholders, and communities and supports positive health outcomes.
Because several elements can influence health communication—including behaviors, customs, language, perspectives, and beliefs —cultural respect is also critical for achieving accuracy in medical research. Poor planning in medical research that does not consider principles of cultural respect, may yield inaccurate results.
