Edgecombe , 2001 ) Supra , see Edgecombe . Culture determines values and behaviors , but other factors within a culture influence behavior patterns and habits as well . These include a person 's age , gender , education , occupation , residence , level of acculturation , social class , life experiences , individually held beliefs , and practices including religion (Macduff and West , 2003 ) Supra , see Macduff . When a health practitioner has the lack of awareness compounded by an assumption of superiority , a serious problem for both patients and providers can result . Even...











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