Student will write a research paper on health indicators of a particular culture and group and then describe the contributions of health disparities to morbidity and mortality among the specific groups, communities, or societies. The grading rubric for this assignment establishes total percentage grades (5 pages)

Identified a cultural group

Description of the target group

historical perspective

Demographics

 

5%

Clearly defines cultural group in terms of history, geography and population characteristics

Identified health disparities

  • Health issues and disparities
  • Morbidity and mortality rates
  • Patterns of Care
  • Access to care
  • Mental health issues

20%

Clearly identifies disparities by comparing descriptive epidemiology of group to majority group or other group

Identified health behaviors

  • Preventive and protective health behaviors
  •  Sick-role behaviors
  • Illness behaviors
  • Societal health behaviors

20%

Clearly describes all common health behaviors with supporting evidence

Identified health beliefs

15%

Clearly describes commonly held attitudes, beliefs and values

Identified contributing factors

  • Barriers to health and healthcare

 

10%

Clearly discusses socio-economic, language, political, religious and other factors that contribute

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