title: Cultural relativity and poverty.
abstract: The nurse who practices from a perspective of cultural relativity attempts to understand client behaviors within the context of the clients' culture. Viewing customs (behaviors) as a reflection of client beliefs and values can enhance the nurse's effectiveness with clients in poverty. This paper presents a case study in which a culturally relativistic perspective was used to assess and intervene with a family living in poverty.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Henry
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D003469:Culture; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011203:Poverty; D012945:Social Values