Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group.
In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following:
1. Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group?
2. What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group?
3. Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors.
4. What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group?
5. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.
6. What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?
Please include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. The following includes links to the readings this week that can be used as reference. It would also be acceptable to use another source to support the reaction response as long as it is a peer-reviewed or scholarly source published within the last 5 years.
Topic: Cultural Competence and Nutrition in Health Promotion
Course Contents
Textbook
- Health Promotion: Health and Wellness Across the Continuum
Read Chapter 3 in Health Promotion: Health and Wellness Across the Continuum.
Website
- CDC – Minority Health
Explore the resources available on the Minority Health page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. These materials will be useful in completing the assignment for this topic.
http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/index.html
- CDC – Minority Health – Resources
Explore the resources available at the Minority Health – Resources page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. These materials will be useful in completing the assignment for this topic.
https://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/
- CDC – Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH)
Explore the resources available on the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. These materials will be useful in completing the assignment for this topic.
http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/reach.htm
- Healthy People 2020
Explore the Healthy People 2020 website.
- SAMHSA – Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations
Explore the resources available on the Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations page of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website. These materials will be useful in completing the assignment for this topic.
http://www.samhsa.gov/specific-populations/racial-ethnic-minority
- US Department of Health and Human Services
Explore the resources available on the Minority Health page of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website. These materials will be useful in completing the assignment for this topic.