Keywords, or search terms, are the main points of your topic. Database searching works best when using keywords. Below are some terms to get you started:
| Choose your assigned culture/religion: | Combine with these terms: | |
| African American | traditional medicine or healthcare | immigration or migration |
| Amish or Anabaptist | healthcare practices or beliefs | gender roles |
| Appalachian Region | religious values or rituals | family dynamics or child rearing |
| Chinese or Chinese-American or Buddhist | dietary practices or nutrition | common health issues |
| Eastern European or Jewish | health literacy | health barriers |
| Filipino or Catholic | cultural awareness | case study |
| Asian Indian or Hindu | cultural competence | medical mistrust |
| Native American or Miami Tribe | patient centered care | health disparities |
| Nigerian or Islam or Muslim | transcultural nursing | folk medicine |
| Ukrainian or Orthodox Christian | ethonursing | |
| Hispanic or Latino or Latina or Latinx |
Use larger databases like Academic Search Complete and ProQuest Research Library.
Or databases that focus on health topics like CINAHL, and Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition and MedLine with Full Text.
Use the guide below to help you search for articles in the library databases.
Using the library databases will provide results like this article that covers how different religions view the measles vaccination:
This article contains general information about cultural competent care:
