Health Promotion in Minority Populations

Running head: HEALTH PROMOTION IN MINORITY POPULATIONS 2

HEALTH PROMOTION IN MINORITY POPULATIONS 2

Health Promotion in Minority Populations

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Grand Canyon University, NRS – 429

October ##, 2019

Health Promotion in Minority Populations

This is the introductory paragraph. Remember that the first sentence needs to grab the audience attention. Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (Some examples are 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. There will be sources or references used to obtain this information so make certain to do the in-text citations. There will be little content from you. The last sentence is the Thesis Statement. The purpose of this paper is to explain….

Identification and Description of Selected Minority Group

Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group? This section will be a detailed description of the ethnic minority group is partially presented. Health status for this group is thoroughly discussed. Explanation of how race and ethnicity influence health for this group is clearly presented. A well-developed comparison for how the ethnic minority group compares to the national average is presented.

Health Disparities and Nutritional Challenges for Minority Group

What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group? A thorough discussion of the health disparities and nutritional challenges for this group is clearly presented. All relevant findings related to the ethnic minority group have been included. A well-developed comparison for how the ethnic minority group compares to the national average is presented.

Barriers to Health for Minority Group

Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors. Barriers to health for this ethnic minority group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors are thoroughly discussed. A well-developed comparison for how the ethnic minority group compares to the national average is presented. Compelling and accurate evidence is provided to support statements.

Health Promotion Activities Practiced by Minority Group

What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group? Health promotion activities practiced by minority groups are accurately identified and described in detail. A well-developed comparison for how the ethnic minority group compares to the national average is presented. Compelling and accurate evidence is provided to support statements.

Three Levels of Health Promotion Prevention

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. A care plan, with at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention, is thoroughly described. A well-supported explanation of how this plan meets the unique needs of the ethnic minority group selected, and why it is the most effective choice, is presented. The discussion demonstrates a clear understanding of the three levels of health promotion prevention and their application to a unique group.

Cultural Competent Health Promotion for Ethnic Minority Population

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? Cultural beliefs and practices to be considered are thoroughly discussed. A relevant cultural theory or model is proposed. Overall, the content strongly supports a culturally competent health promotion for this population. Strong evidence and rational are provided for support. The discussion demonstrates aptitude for understanding cultural competence and developing culturally competent health promotions.

Conclusion

This is the conclusion paragraph. Remember that the word count for this paper is 1,000-1,250 words. The title page and the reference page are not included in the word count.

References

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.

This assignment will require several sources that the information is being obtained from. Make certain that the references and citations are formatted correctly.