Focus: Explore your parent’s birthplace, childhood, family tree, and ancestral roots.
Questions
GROWING UNDERSTANDING
How did your understanding of health and wellbeing evolve from your childhood to adulthood?
What health practices were you taught as a child?
How did your family approach healthcare and wellness?
How have your views on health and wellbeing changed over the years?
TRADITIONAL PRACTICE
Can you describe a traditional health practice or remedy that you or your family used?
What ailments or conditions was this practice used for?
How was this remedy prepared and administered?
Do you still use or believe in this practice today?
HEALTH CHALLENGE
What was a significant health challenge that you faced, and how did you overcome it?
What were the first signs or symptoms that you noticed?
How did you seek treatment or manage this health issue?
What was the recovery process like for you?
FAMILY MEMBER
Can you talk about a time when you had to care for a family member’s health needs?
What was the health issue that required care?
How did you manage the responsibilities of caregiving?
What did you learn from this experience about health or family?
NUTRITION
What role has diet and nutrition played in your approach to health and wellbeing?
How were meals and food choices determined in your household?
Were there any specific dietary practices or restrictions you followed for health reasons?
How has your diet changed over the years, and why?
EXERCISE
How has your approach to exercise and physical activity changed throughout your life?
What types of physical activities did you enjoy in your youth?
How did work, family, or other responsibilities affect your physical activity levels?
How do you maintain physical activity now, and why is it important to you?
WELLNESS TRADITION
Can you describe a health or wellness tradition that is unique to your local culture?
What is the history or belief behind this tradition?
How is this tradition practised, and on what occasions?
How do you feel this tradition contributes to health and wellbeing?
HEALTH OF SOMEONE CLOSE
What was a pivotal moment in your life regarding your health or the health of someone close to you?
What events led up to this moment?
How did this moment impact your approach to health and life in general?
What support systems did you rely on during this time?
TRADITIONAL VS MODERN
How have you balanced traditional Vietnamese health practices with modern medicine?
Were there any conflicts or challenges in combining these approaches?
How do you decide when to use traditional practices versus modern medicine?
What benefits or drawbacks have you experienced from each approach?
MENTAL HEALTH
What is your perspective on mental health and how have you approached this aspect of wellbeing?
How was mental health viewed in your community or family?
Have you or a family member ever sought support for mental health?
What changes would you like to see in how mental health is addressed in society?
LIFESTYLE CHANGE
Can you discuss a lifestyle change you made that had a significant impact on your health?
What motivated you to make this change?
How did you implement and stick to this change?
What differences have you noticed in your health and wellbeing?
HEALTH DECISION
Reflect on a time when a health-related decision had a profound impact on your life or family.
What was the decision, and what were the alternatives?
How did you come to make this decision?
What were the short-term and long-term effects of this decision?
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
How have you navigated the Vietnamese healthcare system, and what challenges have you faced?
What experiences have you had with hospitals, clinics, or traditional healers?
How have you made decisions regarding healthcare providers or treatments?
What improvements would you like to see in the healthcare system?
WELLNESS HABIT
Can you describe a health or wellness habit that you have maintained for many years?
How did you start this habit, and why?
What challenges have you faced in maintaining this habit?
How has this habit benefited your health and daily life?
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
What role has community or social support played in your health and wellbeing?
How has your community or social network supported you in times of health need?
Have you been part of any community health or wellness initiatives?
What importance do you place on the community in maintaining health and wellbeing?
ENVIRONMENT
Discuss the impact of environmental factors on your health, such as living conditions or pollution.
What environmental factors have most affected your health?
How have you adapted to or addressed these environmental impacts?
What actions or changes would you like to see to improve environmental health conditions?
SLEEP
Can you talk about the importance of sleep and rest in your approach to health?
How have your sleep habits changed over the years?
What practices do you follow to ensure quality rest?
What effects have you noticed from changes in your sleep patterns?
STRESS
Describe an experience where stress significantly impacted your health, and how you managed it.
What were the sources of stress in this situation?
What strategies or practices did you use to cope with this stress?
What lessons did you learn about managing stress and health?
PREVENTIVE CARE
How has your approach to preventive healthcare evolved, such as regular check-ups or screenings?
What preventive measures do you regularly take?
How have your attitudes towards preventive care changed over time?
What challenges have you faced in accessing or prioritising preventive care?
SPIRITUALITY
Can you discuss the influence of spirituality or religion on your health and wellness practices?
How do your spiritual or religious beliefs intersect with your health practices?
Have you used any spiritual or religious practices specifically for health purposes?
What role do you believe spirituality or religion should play in healthcare?
DIETARY CHANGE
Reflect on a time when you had to make significant dietary changes for health reasons.
What prompted the need for dietary changes?
How did you adapt your diet, and what resources did you use?
What impact have these changes had on your health and lifestyle?
AGEING
Discuss how ageing has affected your approach to health and what adjustments you’ve made.
How has your body’s needs changed as you've aged?
What lifestyle adjustments have you found necessary or beneficial?
How do you view the relationship between ageing and health?
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Can you talk about your experiences with alternative or complementary medicine?
What types of alternative or complementary medicine have you tried?
What were your reasons for seeking these alternatives?
What outcomes or benefits have you experienced?
HEALTH SCARE
Describe a health scare that you or a family member experienced and how it affected your family.
What was the nature of the health scare?
How did your family cope with and respond to this situation?
What changes occurred in your family or lifestyle as a result?
BALANCE
How do you approach balance in your life to maintain health and wellbeing?
What does balance mean to you in the context of health?
How do you achieve and maintain this balance?
What challenges have you faced in seeking a balanced lifestyle?
EDUCATION
Discuss the role of education in understanding and managing health and wellness.
How have you educated yourself about health and wellness?
What sources of information have you found most reliable or useful?
How has increased knowledge or awareness affected your health choices?
RECOVERY
Can you talk about a period of recovery from illness or injury and the lessons you learned?
What was the process of recovery like for you?
Who or what supported you most during this time?
What insights about health and resilience did you gain from this experience?
GENETICS
Reflect on the role of genetics or family health history in your approach to wellbeing.
What family health traits or conditions are you aware of?
How has this knowledge influenced your health behaviour or decisions?
How do you manage concerns related to genetic health risks?
GRIEF
Discuss how you’ve handled periods of grief or loss and their impact on your health.
What were the circumstances of the grief or loss?
How did you cope with the emotional and physical effects?
What support systems or resources did you find most helpful?
TRANSITION
Can you describe the impact of a major life transition with your health?
What was the transition you experienced?
How did this transition affect your physical and mental health?
What strategies or adjustments helped you navigate this period?
HYDRATION
Talk about the importance of hydration and your approach to maintaining proper hydration.
How do you ensure you’re adequately hydrated?
Have you experienced any health issues related to hydration?
What tips or habits would you recommend for proper hydration?
WELLNESS GOAL
Discuss a health or wellness goal you set for yourself and how you achieved it.
What motivated you to set this goal?
What steps or changes did you make to achieve this goal?
How has achieving this goal impacted your health and wellbeing?
PAIN
Can you talk about how you've managed pain or discomfort, whether acute or chronic?
What approaches or treatments have you used to manage pain?
How has dealing with pain affected your daily life or mood?
What advice would you give to others dealing with similar pain?
OUTDOORS
Reflect on the role of nature and the outdoors in your health and wellbeing.
How do you incorporate nature or outdoor activities into your life?
What benefits have you experienced from time spent in nature?
How do you balance the need for outdoor activity with urban or busy lifestyles?
DENTAL CARE
Discuss how you’ve approached dental or oral health and its importance in overall wellbeing.
What practices do you follow to maintain dental health?
How has your approach to dental care changed over time?
What advice would you give about the role of dental health in overall wellbeing?
THE PANDEMIC
How did the pandemic affect your approach to health and wellbeing?
What changes did you make to your daily routines or health practices as a result of the pandemic?
How did you manage stress or mental health challenges during periods of lockdown or uncertainty?
What positive health habits have you adopted or strengthened during the pandemic that you plan to continue?
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Talk about your experiences with healthcare professionals and how you ensure effective communication.
How do you prepare for visits with doctors or healthcare providers?
What challenges have you faced in communicating your health needs?
What tips would you offer for advocating for oneself in healthcare settings?
RELATIONSHIPS
Reflect on the importance of social interaction and relationships in maintaining mental and physical health.
How do you nurture your social connections?
What role do friends and family play in your mental wellbeing?
How do you handle periods of loneliness or isolation?
SKIN CARE
Discuss your approach to skin care and its role in your health and self-esteem.
What skin care practices do you follow?
How has your skin care routine changed over time?
What advice would you give about the relationship between skin care and health?
CHRONIC DISORDER
Can you share your experience with managing a chronic disorder, either personally or within your family, and how it has impacted your views on health?
What strategies have you found most effective in managing chronic disorder?
How has this experience influenced your perspective on healthcare and wellness?
What advice would you give to others facing similar health challenges based on your experience?