A nurse verifies the health belief system of the Puerto Rican older adult client. Which of the following beliefs is this client most likely to hold?
A) Health is a gift or reward given as a sign of God's blessing and goodwill.
B) Health is obtainable by reaching a mature age.
C) Health is the absence of disease.
D) Health is the quality of wholeness associated with healthy functioning.
Ans: A
The magico-religious perspective is common among Latino and Caribbean groups. Those with this perspective believe that health is a gift or reward given as a sign of God's blessing and goodwill. Scientific perspective holds that health is an absence of disease. Holism associates health with healthy functioning and well-being.
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