Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice
Fifth Edition
Chapter Outlines
By the end of this chapter, you will:
- Describe a few of the different health belief systems that have existed historically
- Be aware of some popular belief systems of today, including several indigenous health systems
- Show an awareness of systems of complementary and alternative medicine
- Critically examine issues related to rapid cultural change including racism and how culturally competence bridges cultural, social and linguistic barriers