FILIPINO CULTURE, VALUES

AND PRACTICES IN
RELATION TO HEALTH CARE
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING PRACTICE

FATIMA G. DASAL, RN, MAN

FILIPINO CULTURE, VALUES AND PRACTICES IN
RELATION TO HEALTH CARE OF INDIVIDUAL AND
FAMILY
Filipino Culture, Values and Practices in Relation to Health Care of Individual and
Family
 
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
1. Understand the Filipino Culture, values and practices in relation to health care.
2. Identify the different dimensions of solidarity in family relations
3. Appreciate the Filipino culture and tradition.
 
What is culture?
CULTURE
• a way of life
• it is the totality of who we are as a people.
• It is stable
• An important influence on people’s health
• Includes many things such as beliefs, values and customs or practices-how we
socialize or interact with others, how e relax and spend our free time, the food that
we eat or do not eat, how we prepare our food, how we treat and care our family
members and how to seek help with others.
 
“Good morals and values start at home and a uniform won’t change that” - Jamie
Sawyer
A. FAMILY SOLIDARITY

Intergenerational solidarity refers to the degree of closeness and support

between different generations. The notion of solidarity helps us to understand
how people of different generations relate to, help and depend on one another
in their daily lives.

•Structural solidarity: This means how factors like geographical distance

can constrain or enhance interaction between family members.

•Associational solidarity: This dimension refers to the frequency of

social contact and shared activities between family members.
A. FAMILY SOLIDARITY
•Affectual solidarity: Solidarity can manifest itself in feelings of emotional closeness,
affirmation, and intimacy between family members, also known as affectual solidarity.

•Consensual solidarity: Family members have different levels of actual or perceived agreement
in opinions, values, and lifestyles.

•Functional solidarity: Exchanges of practical and financial assistance and support between
family members are examples of functional solidarity

.•Normative solidarity: Normative solidarity refers to the strength of obligation felt towards
other family members.
FILIPINO CULTURE
B. FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES
•Here are some of the family values Filipinos have:

1. Pagpapahalaga sa Pamilya (Family-oriented)
Filipinos are known for having strong and close family ties. They place high
regard and put importance on their family before anything else. They work all
day and do all they can to feed and provide for their family.
In other countries, when a person turned 18, he/she can live away from his/her
family. In the Philippines, they value their family so much that they keep
them intact through the years.
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B. FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES
•Here are some of the family values Filipinos have:

2. Respect
One of the precious things Filipinos have is that they are respectful. Young,
youth, people in all ages know how to show respect and courtesy. Some ways
to show them are the use of “Po at Opo”, “Pagmamano” or putting the back
of an elder’s hand on your forehead, and calling our older siblings or elders
Ate or Kuya.
B. FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES
•Here are some of the family values Filipinos have:

3. God-fearing
Though we, Filipinos, belong to different religious groups, we all
have God(Supreme being) in our center. Filipino families sometimes
go to church or pray together with their family.
B. FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES
•Here are some of the family values Filipinos have:

4. Pakikisama (Helping others)

Filipinos get along with different kinds of people. They can easily
adjust to any situation and are flexible. This trait fosters cooperation,
good and helpful deeds. When their neighbors are in trouble, they
will help them in whatever they can. They also do not let their family
members go through hard times alone, instead, they help each other.
B. FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES
•Here are some of the family values Filipinos have:

5. Hospitality
One of the most popular qualities Filipinos have is that they are very
hospitable. When there are visitors at home, they will do a lot of
preparations for good entertainment and accommodation so that they
will feel at home and enjoy the stay. When there is an occasion at
home, there are a lot of food and you can expect to have take-outs
(pabalot) after.
B. FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES
•Here are some of the family values Filipinos have:

6. Utang na Loob (Debt of Gratitude)

This trait shows a sense of duty and responsibility. Filipinos know
how to repay other people. When someone helped us, we return the
favors with goodness.
B. FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES
•Here are some of the family values Filipinos have:

7. Love and Happiness

In a Filipino family, our parents usually cook for us, that’s what one
of the ways on how they show their love. Also, through good and bad
times, Filipinos always find a way to smile and be happy. Whatever
the problem is, we are always reminded that our family’s always
there to love and support us no matter what.
Filipino values will prevail even if years will pass by. It will never be removed because it serves as a
distinction among other race. Definitely, it’s more fun in the Philippines and it’s the best to be part of
Filipino family.

END OF MODULE