Abstract
As the diversity in the patient population is growing, there is also an increasing number of diverse caregivers. Among them are the Filipino health care providers, most of whom are nurses. Understanding the culture, health care beliefs, and practices of Filipino nurses is important, as it affects the way they assess the needs and provide care for their clients. This article provides a general profile of the health care beliefs, behaviors, and practices of Filipino nurses in the United States within the context of the general Filipino culture. Like any other ethnic group, Filipinos have become acculturated at various levels after coming to work and live in this country over the years. It is the integration of their cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors that affects their caregiving attitudes and practices.
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