Analysis of Buganda Culture at Pregnancy and Birth This paper describes the Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model in form of communication, space, social organization, time, environmental control, and biological variations, and how these models apply to the Buganda Culture. Social and communication organizations are discussed more in the nursing implications of Buganda culture
Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model is the most used model for nursing students to provide care to patients of diverse cultural backgrounds. The Giger-Davidhizaar Transcultural Assessment Model helps nurses assess differences between people in cultural groups by considering communication, …show more content…
The people living in Buganda arereferred to as Baganda (Muganda in singular), and they speak Luganda language. Nowadays, English is also spoken in the literate families. The Baganda are the largest ethnic group in Uganda, making about 17% of the Ugandan population. Also, the Baganda have a higher standard of living and literacy rate than other kingdoms in Uganda (Lagasse, 2017).
Communication in Buganda Culture In Buganda culture, communication is both verbal and nonverbal. The culture has its own language which is Luganda but also some people speak English if they had a chance to go to school. It is like 50% of the population in Buganda culture are literate. The use of nonverbal communication represents a sign of respect to the person speaking to you. Women and children usually are one who practice the use of nonverbal communication. Women do not make eye contact with different sex unless that male person is their brother, father or husband.
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However, they are allowed to use the same latrine or toilet or car in case of an emergency.
Social Organization in Buganda Culture The men play a big role in the social organization of the Buganda culture. Men are the decision makers of the society, community and family at large. Women are responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the living areas, bathing children, and preparation of food. Like any other people around the world, the Baganda have a traditional religion. The Baganda had their religion before the coming of Christianity. They believed in Katonda (Creator) in Ggulu (Heaven), Lubaale (Guardians), emisambwa (spirits) that hovered around and ensured that things run the way they are supposed to be. The well-known misambwa and Muwanga (head of the Guardians and most powerful), Mukasa for wealth and good health, Musoke for rain, Kibuuka for war, Kiwanuka for fertility and Musisi for earthquakes. These had special shrines where people would go to make request, and give
Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model is the most used model for nursing students to provide care to patients of diverse cultural backgrounds. The Giger-Davidhizaar Transcultural Assessment Model helps nurses assess differences between people in cultural groups by considering communication, …show more content…
The people living in Buganda arereferred to as Baganda (Muganda in singular), and they speak Luganda language. Nowadays, English is also spoken in the literate families. The Baganda are the largest ethnic group in Uganda, making about 17% of the Ugandan population. Also, the Baganda have a higher standard of living and literacy rate than other kingdoms in Uganda (Lagasse, 2017).
Communication in Buganda Culture In Buganda culture, communication is both verbal and nonverbal. The culture has its own language which is Luganda but also some people speak English if they had a chance to go to school. It is like 50% of the population in Buganda culture are literate. The use of nonverbal communication represents a sign of respect to the person speaking to you. Women and children usually are one who practice the use of nonverbal communication. Women do not make eye contact with different sex unless that male person is their brother, father or husband.
Space in Buganda …show more content…
However, they are allowed to use the same latrine or toilet or car in case of an emergency.
Social Organization in Buganda Culture The men play a big role in the social organization of the Buganda culture. Men are the decision makers of the society, community and family at large. Women are responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the living areas, bathing children, and preparation of food. Like any other people around the world, the Baganda have a traditional religion. The Baganda had their religion before the coming of Christianity. They believed in Katonda (Creator) in Ggulu (Heaven), Lubaale (Guardians), emisambwa (spirits) that hovered around and ensured that things run the way they are supposed to be. The well-known misambwa and Muwanga (head of the Guardians and most powerful), Mukasa for wealth and good health, Musoke for rain, Kibuuka for war, Kiwanuka for fertility and Musisi for earthquakes. These had special shrines where people would go to make request, and give