Which health belief system is commonly referred to as "third-world" beliefs and practices?
a. Folk health belief system
b. Holistic health belief system
c. Biomedical health belief system
d. Alternative/complementary belief system
ANS: A
The folk health belief system is commonly referred to as "third-world" beliefs and practices. It is often called strange or weird by nurses and other health professionals who are unfamiliar with folk medicine beliefs.
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