Culture, health and spiritual practice of African American

 Cultural, health, and spiritual practice of African American

Choose one specific cultural group in the U.S. You may wish to consider choosing a cultural group that you will be serving in your future advanced nursing role. Conduct a literature search for varied types of credible, peer-reviewed scholarly publications which may include journal articles, book chapters, white papers; government publications, or sources such as credible professional nursing and healthcare organizations. Prepare a peer review document that concisely addresses key points in items one through five below as they apply to your chosen cultural group. 

Required Content:

1. What are the appropriate interdisciplinary interventions for hereditary, genetic, and endemic diseases and high-risk health behaviors within this culture?
2. What are the influences of value systems in this culture on childbearing and bereavement practices?
3. What are the sources of strength, spirituality, and magico- religious beliefs associated with health and health care within this culture?
4. What are the healthcare practices for this culture such as acute versus preventive care, barriers to healthcare, the meaning of pain and the sick role; and traditional folk medicine practices?
5. What are cultural issues related to learning styles, autonomy, and preparation of educational content for this culture?