Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank - Cultural and Ethnic Considerations Related

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Which health belief system includes a belief of a supernatural force exerting influence to cause health or illness?

  • A. Folk
  • B. Holistic
  • C. Biomedical
  • D. Alternative/complementary
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The folk health belief system is commonly referred to as 'third-world' beliefs and practices. It is often called strange by nurses and other health professionals who are unfamiliar with folk medicine beliefs.