Grief and Loss on Cultural differencesGrief and Loss on Cultural differencespresented presented

bybyEdna Isiorho, RN, MSEdEdna Isiorho, RN, MSEd

& & Dr. S. A. IsiorhoDr. S. A. Isiorho

AfricaAfrica

http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/africa.html

NigeriaNigeria

http://www.ancd.org/map.htm. Accessed Dec. 16, 2004

– Oba of BeninOba of Benin

Nigeria is a country of 150 Million People plus, with more than 250 Languages

Fort Wayne, IndianaFort Wayne, Indiana

ShockShock

ChurchChurch Family & FriendFamily & Friend JobJob WeatherWeather Cultural shockCultural shock

– RespectRespect– FoodFood– ClothingClothing– EtiquetteEtiquette

Results of SeparationResults of Separation

DepressionDepression TravelsTravels Comparing notes with new parentsComparing notes with new parents Attending cooking lessonsAttending cooking lessons Garage salesGarage sales Departmental salesDepartmental sales FinanceFinance

Some Familiar Activities Some Familiar Activities

Independence Day Independence Day End of year get-togetherEnd of year get-together VisitationVisitation BirthdayBirthday Baby shower/naming ceremonyBaby shower/naming ceremony WeddingWedding Community serviceCommunity service Involving childrenInvolving children

PeoplePeople

http://www.akwaibomstate.com/Pics/emeh.jpg Daily Times Nov. 2003

People: Men’s head capsPeople: Men’s head caps

ActivitiesActivities

What’s in a Name?What’s in a Name?

Name identifies you Name identifies you Problems with names in …..Problems with names in …..

From Nigerian Guardian Dec. 16, 2004From Nigerian Guardian Dec. 16, 2004

Activities IActivities I

Activities IIActivities II

ConclusionConclusion