Discussion: Ethnic minority group
Discussion: Ethnic minority group
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?
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